Speaking of Omiya, Hikawa Shrine is famous.

And for good reason: the place name "Omiya" comes from Hikawa Shrine being called "Oinaru Miya," meaning "Great Shrine."

Hikawa Shrine, the Ichinomiya (most important shrine) of Musashi Province, is the head shrine of the Hikawa series and ranks in the top 10 in Japan for the number of visitors during the New Year's holidays.

The approach to Hikawa Shrine, a power spot in Omiya, extends for about 2km from near Saitama Shintoshin.

To get to the Hikawa Shrine approach from Omiya Station, go out the east exit of Omiya Station and go straight along the main street in front of the station where Takashimaya is located.

After a 10-minute walk, you will see a green area that looks like a forest near the approach police box.

Let's turn left at the intersection and enter.

This straight road is the "Hikawa Sando," which leads to Hikawa Shrine!

The approach, surrounded by zelkova trees, is pleasant to walk along and is recommended when you want to refresh yourself in Omiya.

Because it is a long approach, there are several spots where you can sit and take a break.

There were many two-seater wooden benches.

The benches had wide seats and armrests, so they were comfortable to sit on.

I visited in August, when the heat was severe, but the approach was shaded by zelkova trees, so I was able to rest more comfortably than I expected.

These are benches located in a place called Heisei Hiroba. You can see a group of apartments nearby.

Since this area has good sunlight, it seems to be a good place to rest when the weather is pleasant.

Because there is a lot of space, it's recommended for families with children who want to take a break in Omiya!

Walking paths were set up on both sides of the approach, which was paved with granite.

If you get tired of the one-way approach, it's fun to walk these paths for a change.

You could see streams and waterways, but there was no water flowing at the time.

I walked to the intersection near the "Hikawa Shrine Entrance."

It's still 600m to Hikawa Shrine from here! And 1.8km to Saitama Shintoshin Station!

I thought it was a long approach, and it turns out that the approach is the longest in Japan!

I knew it! (laughs)

In the approach surrounded by greenery, people were running and taking walks with their children, functioning as a place of relaxation for the citizens.

There were also many places to sit and rest, so it's a spot I'd like to recommend to those who want to take a leisurely break near Omiya Station.

It's also convenient as a place to eat lunch in Omiya!

So, why not visit the Hikawa Shrine and take advantage of the rest areas in the Omiya area?

Speaking of Omiya, Hikawa Shrine is famous.

And for good reason: the place name "Omiya" comes from Hikawa Shrine being called "Oinaru Miya," meaning "Great Shrine."

Hikawa Shrine, the Ichinomiya (most important shrine) of Musashi Province, is the head shrine of the Hikawa series and ranks in the top 10 in Japan for the number of visitors during the New Year's holidays.

The approach to Hikawa Shrine, a power spot in Omiya, extends for about 2km from near Saitama Shintoshin.

To get to the Hikawa Shrine approach from Omiya Station, go out the east exit of Omiya Station and go straight along the main street in front of the station where Takashimaya is located.

After a 10-minute walk, you will see a green area that looks like a forest near the approach police box.

Let's turn left at the intersection and enter.

This straight road is the "Hikawa Sando," which leads to Hikawa Shrine!

The approach, surrounded by zelkova trees, is pleasant to walk along and is recommended when you want to refresh yourself in Omiya.

Because it is a long approach, there are several spots where you can sit and take a break.

There were many two-seater wooden benches.

The benches had wide seats and armrests, so they were comfortable to sit on.

I visited in August, when the heat was severe, but the approach was shaded by zelkova trees, so I was able to rest more comfortably than I expected.

These are benches located in a place called Heisei Hiroba. You can see a group of apartments nearby.

Since this area has good sunlight, it seems to be a good place to rest when the weather is pleasant.

Because there is a lot of space, it's recommended for families with children who want to take a break in Omiya!

Walking paths were set up on both sides of the approach, which was paved with granite.

If you get tired of the one-way approach, it's fun to walk these paths for a change.

You could see streams and waterways, but there was no water flowing at the time.

I walked to the intersection near the "Hikawa Shrine Entrance."

It's still 600m to Hikawa Shrine from here! And 1.8km to Saitama Shintoshin Station!

I thought it was a long approach, and it turns out that the approach is the longest in Japan!

I knew it! (laughs)

In the approach surrounded by greenery, people were running and taking walks with their children, functioning as a place of relaxation for the citizens.

There were also many places to sit and rest, so it's a spot I'd like to recommend to those who want to take a leisurely break near Omiya Station.

It's also convenient as a place to eat lunch in Omiya!

So, why not visit the Hikawa Shrine and take advantage of the rest areas in the Omiya area?