Chichibu area · History
Mitsumine Shrine
A mountain sanctuary above the clouds.
At around 1,100 metres in Oku-Chichibu, Mitsumine Shrine welcomes visitors with an unusual triple torii and guardian wolves. An ornate worship hall, ancient sacred trees and views across a sea of clouds give the grounds a mysterious atmosphere. Legend links its founding to Yamato Takeru.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- About 75 min by Seibu Kanko Bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station to Mitsumine Jinja
- From Tokyo Station
- About 210–250 minTokyo → Ikebukuro → Seibu-Chichibu by limited express → bus to Mitsumine Jinja → walk
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- Opening hours
- Prayer-service reception: 09:00–16:00 daily; New Year hours may change. Confirm the visiting hours for the shrine grounds with the shrine before travelling.
- Admission
- Ordinary visits are free. Prayer services start at ¥5,000; shrine seals and amulets cost extra.
- Time to enjoy
- 2 hours
- Best time
- Spring–autumn; snow is possible in winter
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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