[Minegaoka Hachiman Shrine/Saitama Prefecture] A shrine surrounded by a large 700-year-old ginkgo tree and about 400 other trees.

Minegaoka Hachiman Shrine in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 There are two theories about its origin: * Built by Minamoto no Tsunemoto * Founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin It is the guardian deity of the 32 villages of the former Tanigotaya domain in Adachi County. The grounds are covered with many trees, and the shrine grove is designated as a natural monument by the city. It is a large, imposing ginkgo tree that is about 700 years old. There is a cherry tree at the entrance to the approach, which is currently in full bloom. It stands out with its deep pink petals. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Minegaoka Hachiman Shrine ꕥAddress: 1304 Mine, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚌🚏Hatogaya Station East Exit → 🚏Kaizuka → About 5 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship