[2025 Chichibu Attraction] Travel Guide for Mitsumine Shrine (Updated Apr)

I don't know how many times I've been here, but it was my first time visiting in the summer. This shrine is located at an altitude of 1000m, where Emperor Yamato Takeru is said to have enshrined Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto. It is said that a wolf guided Emperor Yamato Takeru to this place, and they are enshrined together, and their figures can be seen everywhere. First, there is a slope leading to the shrine's torii gate, and the scenery is wonderful. You can feel the mountains, and the air is very fresh. The temperature seems to be a little lower than in the city of Chichibu. After passing through the torii gate, the air is quiet as if it has changed. There is a short queue to worship, but you can greet the god and pray properly. The goshuin was written for you. I saw people bringing their pet dogs before, but it seems that they are not allowed to bring them now. Mitsumine Shrine has an inner shrine that cannot be entered in winter. It is said to be in a place that is not easy to get to, as most people are wearing mountain climbing clothes. I've heard that bears appear there, so I haven't been able to try... It's a sacred place because it's not easy to get to. I feel grateful for the people who protect it. Mitsumine Shrine has a very strong power. I always get sleepy on the way home... The road is a mountain road, so please drive carefully. 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture About an hour by car from the center, such as Chichibu Station Parking ¥520 #MitsumineShrine #Chichibu #PowerSpot

I recommend going early in the morning. When it gets close to noon, you will have to wait to enter the parking lot. From the parking lot, it is about a 15-minute walk to the main hall. I went in the fall, it is very cold because it is deep in the mountains. It is a good idea to make sure to bring a jacket. I had to wait in line for about 30 minutes to get to the main hall, but I was able to worship. You can only worship one group at a time. I recommend going with plenty of time! The grounds are spacious and have a very solemn atmosphere, and I was able to feel the power of this hidden power spot! #hiddenplace #mitsumine #saitamatourism

This sacred tree is said to be 800 years old and is a symbol of good fortune and good luck. It is crowded every year with people who run the business and those looking for a good match. 📍298-1 Mimine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture

Mitsumine Shrine is located deep in the mountains of Chichibu, and it's far away, but it's worth going there. Fresh air and a sacred space! There is a large cedar tree near the shrine, and it's good to take a deep breath there, and if you stand there, you will feel a different atmosphere! When I went there this time, I was surprised to see wild deer, they came close to me. There is also a shop selling food near the shrine. They sell grilled shiitake mushrooms, which are very delicious! Please try them😊 There are also buses, so you won't have any trouble with transportation! If you go by car, it's also nice to stop by Fukaya Outlet or the roadside station on the way back🚗³₃ #Spring0yentrip #MitsumineShrine #Chichibu #HotSpring

📍Saitama Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Chichibu City Mitsumine Shrine ⁡ A shrine located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,100 meters in Okuchichibu One of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region It is often featured on TV, and many celebrities visit the shrine ⁡ It is said that the powerful spiritual energy that fills the sacred tree will lead you to victory and success in everything, from work, family, and matchmaking to health I rented a car just to get here, and drove 6 hours round trip, but I'm glad I went once🥺!! I'd like to go on a sunny day next time! Hours: 9:00-17:00 Address: 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #saitama #saitamatourism #shrinevisit

Torii 𓂃 𓈒𓏸⛩️ ⁡ I've put together a list of my favorite spots with torii gates all over Japan⛩️ ⁡ The classics are great, but hidden gems are also important😎 ⁡ ⁡ 📍Fukui Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Oshima/Ominato Shrine ⁡ Oshima is a sacred island that is the grounds of Ominato Shrine. The island is home to a shrine building and a lighthouse, and there is also a promenade that goes around the island 🚘/Yashima, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Tara Town Ouo Shrine Underwater Torii ⁡ The underwater torii gates of Ouo Shrine that float in the Ariake Sea at high tide. It is said to be a town where you can see the gravitational pull of the moon, and the difference in tide levels between high and low is larger than in other areas. You can walk under the torii gate at low tide. 🚘/1874-9 Tara, Tara-cho, Fujitsu-gun, Saga Prefecture. 📍Oita Prefecture 𓂃 𓈒𓏸Yufu City Kirishima Shrine ⁡ A famous spring springs from within the grounds, and the shrine is also a spring spot. 🚰 It flows so fast that I was surprised to see it for the first time. This is a shrine, right? Huh? I thought, "What?!" The moist moss is beautiful 🚘/Tsukahara, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Saitama Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Chichibu City Mitsumine Shrine ⁡ A shrine located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,100 meters in Okuchichibu, one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region ⁡ The powerful "spiritual energy" that fills the "sacred tree" is said to lead to victory and success in everything, from work, family, and matchmaking to good health ⏰/9:00-17:00 🚘/298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Hyogo Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Izushi Izushi Castle Ruins ⁡ Izushi Castle Ruins, known as the castle where storks dance All the buildings were demolished in 1868, but now the corner tower, castle climbing bridge, and castle climbing gate have been built ⁡ The Inari approach (Oshirozaka), which was built in the Meiji period, and the castle climbing bridge, which was newly built in the Heisei period, blended naturally into the townscape 🚘/Izushi-cho Uchimachi, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #trip #torii #shrinetour #shrinetemple

Mitsumine Shrine, a famous energy spot in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is located in the Oku-Chichibu Mountains at an altitude of 1,100 meters. It is dedicated to Izana no Zun and Izana Ranzun. According to mythology, the two gods gave birth to the country of Japan. The divine messenger Oguchi Shingami is a wolf believed to have mystical powers that can ward off all kinds of misfortunes. #2024Travel Review

Mitsumine Shrine is located in Okuchichibu, Saitama Prefecture. It is said to be the largest power spot in the Kanto region, and is a historic shrine that originates from Japanese mythology. Normally, the guardian lions at shrines are dogs (lions), but at Mitsumine Shrine, they worship wolves, which they call "Oinusama (Gokenzoku)." When Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, who appears in mythology, visited this area to pacify the eastern provinces, it is said that a wolf was a divine messenger that guided him. There is also a bronze statue of Yamato Takeru in the precincts. The main benefits of the shrine are protection from fires, theft, and evil spirits, but it is also said to bring success in life and prosperity in business. Apparently, celebrities and famous companies visit the shrine to pray. The most famous is figure skater Mao Asada. She took this shrine's special white amulet "Kimamori" to the Olympics and won a medal, which further increased its popularity and created a Kimamori boom (currently, white Kimamori are not distributed). It is also said to be effective for matchmaking and household safety, so whenever you visit, the parking lot and people are always crowded. By the way, if you are physically fit, you can get a special goshuin if you climb to the top of Myoho-ga-take (1.5 to 2 hours one way) where the inner shrine is located, and the benefits will be doubled! Anyway, Mitsumine Shrine is truly a sacred place, and the atmosphere is different, so please visit it. #tripdomestictravel #SaitamaPrefecture #powerspot #shrinesandtemples

Kanto's Strongest Power Spot □Mimune Shrine 📍Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture I wanted to visit the Kanto's strongest power spot, so I drove about 2 hours from Tokyo to the area around Chichibu Station, and then drove about 1.5 hours each way from Chichibu Station to the top of the mountain where Mimune Shrine is located. It's a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the main hall, but it's a gentle slope, so it's perfect for autumn hiking. After passing through the large torii gate, there is a gorgeous gate before going to the main hall. The road to the main hall is quiet, and it feels like there is a sacred air flowing somewhere. After praying at the main hall, I also prayed at the large sacred tree, and thought I would look at the mountains from a place where I climbed a few stairs, but the top was foggy. I was able to see a fantastic view that looked like heaven, so this was good in itself! There was a restaurant at Mimune Shrine, but I had Chichibu gourmet miso potatoes for a snack. The sweet and salty miso was the best! I'm glad I ate there~ It's in a place that's quite hard to get to, but it was a wonderful memory! #Chichibu #0yentripautumn 📍Address: 298-1 Mimine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, 369-1902

The other day, I went to Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu. This shrine, which sits quietly in the mountains, combines the beauty of nature with a sacred atmosphere that purifies the soul🍃✨Many celebrities and athletes visit the shrine because of the benefits it brings. As these people have made life-changing achievements, it has been introduced in various media as the strongest power spot. ⛩️The charms of Mitsumine Shrine▶︎Mysterious atmosphere▶︎Sacred grounds surrounded by nature▶︎Observation deck and hiking trails with spectacular views of the Chichibu mountain range Other things to note are the "Mitsutorii" gates, as seen in the second photo. There are three torii gates stacked on top of each other👀⛩️ And the third photo! The statues enshrined on the left and right of the torii gate are wolves, not lion dogs. This is another unusual feature of Mitsumine Shrine🐺 The dragon that appears on the stone pavement in the seventh photo🐉It is said that this suddenly appeared in 2012, the Year of the Dragon! 12 years have passed since then, and this year is also the Year of the Dragon, so I was curious and took a photo. Apparently many people use it as their wallpaper 👀 This is the perfect place for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh their mind. Please go and check it out 💖 Mitsumine Shrine 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture 369-1901 🚌 75 minutes by bus from Seibu Chichibu Station on the Seibu Railway (take the express bus to Mitsumine Shrine) ▶︎ 950 yen one way 🚘 120 minutes by car from Hanazono IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway #Mitsumine Shrine #Chichibu #Power Spot #Shrine #Traveling with Me

A prestigious power spot in the Kanto region, Mitsumine Shrine⛩ The moment you pass through the torii gate, you can feel the atmosphere change to something more tense and solemn. Within the shrine grounds, there are places called sessha and massha, where gods related to Mitsumine Shrine, such as Amaterasu Omikami (Ise Grand Shrine) and Tokugawa Ieyasu (Toshogu Shrine), are enshrined. I made sure to pay my respects and received some power. Interestingly, Mitsumine Shrine has unique features such as wolf-shaped komainu (guardian dogs) and a triple torii gate, which are different from other shrines⛩ Despite being located at an altitude of 1100 meters and having difficult access, I understood why so many people visit✨

⭐︎Mitsumine Shrine 📍298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, 369-1902 One of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region! About an hour and a half by express train from Seibu Ikebukuro Station! There are buses from Seibu Chichibu Station and Mitsumineguchi Station, but the number of buses is limited, so we recommend driving! 🚗 Parking is 520 yen for a regular car. The parking lot can get crowded, so don't forget to use the toilet in front of Lake Chichibu! It is said to be a shrine close to heaven because of its high altitude. It is a shrine in the mountains, so you can visit while hiking. It's reassuring to have mountain climbing equipment! #FreeHongKongAirTickets #MitsumineShrine

I visited Mitsumine Shrine, a power spot known only to those in the know. Mitsumine Shrine is located in the mountains of Chichibu and can be accessed by car or by bus from Mitsumineguchi Station on the Chichibu Railway. Mitsumine Shrine enshrines Mizanagi-no-Mikoto and the god of creation, and is especially famous for matchmaking. When I passed through the mountain gate, I felt as if the whole area was enveloped in a sacred atmosphere. You can get a wonderful view from the observation deck overlooking the main shrine. The mountain path gets crowded during the day, so I recommend visiting early in the day. The sweet potato rice cakes sold at the shop were also delicious! #powerspot #Chichibu #MitsumineShrine

One of the oldest shrines in the Kanto region! I went to "Mitake Shrine" ✨ It is said to be one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region, and I came here to receive blessings...🥺🍒 It is full of blessings such as marital harmony, bountiful harvests, safety in the home, protection from fire and theft, and protection from various other hardships! ! ! ! The grounds are very solemn, but somehow mysterious and vivid, and it was a wonderful space that seemed to bring blessings just by being there 😃🤍 Unfortunately, the weather was also mysterious and good 😌 There is an observation deck, so you might be able to see a better view on a clear day? The autumn leaves are about to begin, so please enjoy yourself 😊 #Spring trip to enjoy #Mountain climbing #Shrine #Free spot #Autumn leaves #Maple #Summer trip #Breathtaking view