Mitsumine Shrine

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Perched atop a mountain at an elevation of 1100m, Mitsumine Shrine has been revered as a sacred site of mountain worship since ancient times and is also famous as a power spot. Refresh your mind and body in this tranquil space embraced by majestic nature.

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Overview

Mitsumine Shrine is a shrine located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Situated at an elevation of 1100m, it has been revered as a sacred site of mountain worship since ancient times. One of the Chichibu Three Shrines, it's also renowned as a power spot, attracting numerous visitors. The approach to the shrine is a naturally beautiful mountain path; the walk itself is purifying. Passing through a forest of towering trees, you'll be greeted by the magnificent vermillion main hall. The intricate carvings on the main hall are exquisitely beautiful, captivating enough to make you lose track of time. Within the shrine grounds stands the Mitumine cedar, a sacred tree over 800 years old, emanating powerful energy. The view from the summit is breathtaking, offering a panoramic vista of the Chichibu mountains. Mitsumine Shrine is a sacred place where nature and faith harmoniously coexist. Refresh your mind and body in this tranquil space, embraced by majestic nature.

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Basic Information

Address: 298-1 Mitumine, Chichibu-shi, Saitama-ken Search for tourist attractions in Saitama

Access: Seibu Sightseeing Bus (express bus) - 5 round trips daily to the summit parking lot. Departs from Seibu-Chichibu Station (Seibu Chichibu Line), via Mituminekuchi Station (Chichibu Railway Chichibu Main Line). On foot: Omotesando (main approach): Approximately 140 minutes (3.2 km) from the "Oowa" bus stop (Seibu Sightseeing Bus (express bus)) - The first torii gate stands near the bus stop. Uramotesando (back approach): Approximately 170 minutes (4.5 km) from the "Okamoto" bus stop (Seibu Sightseeing Bus (express bus)). By car: Take National Route 140 to the Chichibu Lake Bridge, then Saitama Prefectural Road 278 Chichibu Tama Kai Kokuritsu Koen Mitumine Line. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Chichibu city center. Prefectural Road 278 opened in June 1967 (Showa 42) as the "Mitumine Sightseeing Road." Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Irregular holidays

Fee: Free admission

INFO: The most convenient way to access the shrine is by using the Seibu Kanko Bus express service. There are two parking areas: one at the summit and another at the foot of the mountain. Please be aware that the summit parking lot can fill up during peak seasons. As Mitake Shrine is located at an elevation of 1100 meters, the weather can be unpredictable. Be sure to dress accordingly. In winter, the roads can become snowy and icy, making studded snow tires essential.