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A famous shrine for romantic matchmaking. Experience the Ema Tunnel and lucky fortune fishing in the morning visit
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A famous shrine for romantic matchmaking. Experience the Ema Tunnel and lucky fortune fishing in the morning visit

About this spot

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a shrine with approximately 1,500 years of history, known for its blessings of romantic matchmaking. Within the grounds is the "Ema Tunnel," where wooden prayer plaques are densely hung, and the experience of passing through colorful plaques is enjoyable for both children and adults. After your prayer, the unique "Tai Mikuji" (fortune fishing) is a popular commemorative gift that is perfect for family memories. Visiting in the cool morning hours allows you to leisurely appreciate the greenery and tranquility of the shrine approach. Walk through the grounds at a comfortable pace to prepare for the street exploration and pool time ahead.

Season & hours

Name: 川越水上公園(ホットスタッフ川越パーク)

Date & time: 7/4 (Sat)–9/6 (Sun) 9:00–17:00 ※営業日は7/4・5・11・12、7/18–8/31、9/5・6の計51日

Venue: 川越市・川越水上公園(ホットスタッフ川越パーク)

川越水上公園(ホットスタッフ川越パーク)は、2026年は7月4日(土)から9月6日(日)までの営業日に開放される屋外レジャープールです。流水プールでは浮き輪に乗ってゆったり流されるだけでも子どもたちは大喜びで、スライダーは小学生から大人まで楽しめる人気アトラクションです。更衣室・シャワー・売店が整っているので、着替えや軽食の心配なく1日過ごせます。営業時間は9時から17時までで、営業日は7/4・5・11・12、7/18〜8/31、9/5・6の計51日間です。午前の街歩きで小江戸情緒を味わったあとは、夕方まで思い切り水遊びを楽しみましょう。

Tips

料金は大人(高校生以上)1,100円、小人(小・中学生)300円、ファミリー券(大人2・小人2)2,500円です。夏休みの週末は混雑するため、開場に近い時間の入場が場所取りに有利です。売店があるので昼食や飲み物は現地調達も可能ですが、混雑時に備えて水分は事前に用意しておくと安心です。営業は17時までなので、着替えや帰り支度の時間を見込んで少し早めに切り上げましょう。

Source: parks.or.jp

Tips

The Ema Tunnel's atmosphere changes between daytime and when lit up in the evening, but a morning visit is recommended for this course. The grounds have flat, easy-to-walk terrain suitable for strollers. The gift counter opens early in the morning, but there can be busy periods, so arriving early is reassuring.

Best time to visit

Approximately 45 minutes required. Recommended for 9 a.m. when there are few visitors and it is still cool

Access & map

〒350-0052 Miyashitamachi 2-chome 11-3, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

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