Mitsumine Shrine
Mitsumine Shrine is a famous power spot located at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters in the奥秩父 (Okuchichibu) area of Saitama Prefecture. Notable features include the sacred tree estimated to be 800 years old and the "dragon" that appears on the stone pavement in front of the main hall. The shrine was founded about 1,900 years ago by Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and enshrines the deities Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto as the main gods. Mitsumine Shrine is known for its rare "three torii gates" and wolf statues, and it is recognized as a shrine of dog god worship. The "Kimo" made from the sacred tree on the shrine grounds is a popular item.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Mitsumine Shrine
- Location
- 〒369-1902 298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture
- Access
- Get off at Seibu-Chichibu Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line and take the express bus to Mitsumine Shrine. From the Hanazono IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, it takes about 150 minutes via National Route 140 and the Minano-Yori bypass.
- Parking
- Parking available
- Business Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry), Mitsumine Museum until 4:00 PM (closing time)
- Regular Holiday
- Open year-round.
- Fees
- Free
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0494-55-0241
- Official Website
