Mitsumine-jinja Shrine

Shrine

4.5

Mitsumine-jinja Shrine (literally meaning “three peaks shrine”), so called by that name because of the three peaks of Mt. Kumotori, Mt. Shiraiwa and Mt. Myohogatake which can be seen overlooking the eastern side of the shrine are beautifully positioned in a line. The god worshipped at the shrine is in fact Gokenzoku, the wolf and so the shrine is affectionately known as the Oinusama, meaning “honorable wolf deity”. There is also Mitsumineyama Museum in the shrine’s precincts with exhibits and treasures relating to mountain worship and temple retreat on display.

Spot details

Address: Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Mitsumine 298-1 Map
Area: Around Chichibu Area
Phone: 0494550241
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(250spaces)
※Please use the municipal parking lot.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Sunday return hot spring bathing is still not possible
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A wonderful shrine where you can feel the rich nature of Chichibu all over your body

Reviewed : 2023.02.27

秩父の山々、木々等の自然の息吹を感じることが出来る神社。日本に今も息づく『山岳信仰』を直に感じることが出来る。三峰山周辺は、現在は絶滅したとされている『ニホンオオカミ』の生息地の一つとして知られており、そのため狼が、神社の眷属として神社の各所で見ることが出来る。境内のほぼ全ての領域が杉の木で覆われており、まさに森の中を散策しているような感覚を覚えるが、少なくとも本殿のある領域は参道は整備されてい...
Great view and quiet place, you must go if you want to see the traditional shrine near by Tokyo.

Reviewed : 2019.11.25

とても有名ですが今まで訪問したことがなかった場所でした。秋に行くのがお勧めです。紅葉の美しさが素晴らしいのです。It’s a quite famous but I haven’t there before.Great view in Autumn with colorful leaves there and the road side.Amazing landscape but you...
Mountain Shrine

Reviewed : 2019.02.11

This shrine is literally on a mountain and a kick-off point of some serious hiking on the Chichibu area. We went here on a day tour for the icicles and this was included in the itinerary. Highlights...