Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Indépendant Ichinomiya developpement
Washinomiya Shrine
Washinomiya Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Acces
10 min walk
Horaires
Open daily
Vue d'ensemble
Washinomiya Shrine holds a unique position as both one of the oldest shrines in the Kanto region and the birthplace of Japan's anime pilgrimage (seichi junrei) phenomenon. After the 2007 anime 'Lucky Star' featured the shrine, visitor numbers surged from 130,000 to 470,000 in a single year. The shrine embraced its new fans, offering Lucky Star-themed ema and even featuring anime characters on manhole covers.
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Indépendant independent
A savoir
💡
Lucky Star fans created a custom mikoshi (portable shrine) that has been paraded in the annual festival since 2008.
Source: documented
Dans la pop culture
anime / 2004
Lucky Star Washinomiya Shrine (Washimiya) in Kuki, Saitama. One of the most iconic anime pilgrimage sites in Japan. The shrine appears in the anime's opening sequence. The shrine officially embraced the connection, selling themed ema and hosting events. Often credited as starting the anime pilgrimage trend.
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
36.0810, 139.6050
Physical Address
1-6-1 Washinomiya, Kuki, Saitama
Province historique
Musashi
Acces
Washinomiya Station (Tobu Isesaki Line)
10 min walk
Horaires
Open daily
Meilleure saison
winter
Accessibilite
Good
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
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Questions frequentes
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What is Washinomiya Shrine?
Washinomiya Shrine holds a unique position as both one of the oldest shrines in the Kanto region and the birthplace of Japan's anime pilgrimage (seichi junrei) phenomenon. After the 2007 anime 'Lucky Star' featured the shrine, visitor numbers surged from 130,000 to 470,000 in a single year. The shrine embraced its new fans, offering Lucky Star-themed ema and even featuring anime characters on manhole covers.
Where is Washinomiya Shrine located?
Washinomiya Shrine is located in Kuki, Saitama. The full address is: 1-6-1 Washinomiya, Kuki, Saitama.
What deities are enshrined at Washinomiya Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amenohohi no Mikoto.