Mitsumine Shrine

Sanmine Shrine in Chichibu is known as the top power spot in the Kanto region, and is popular among many people who believe that nature provides power. It is particularly famous as a shrine for matchmaking, and the sacred tree, which is 800 years old, is called the "Enmusubi no Ki" (tree of matchmaking), and is said to emit powerful spiritual energy. This tree is said to lead to victory and success in various endeavors, and many celebrities and famous people visit the shrine to pray.

Sanpo Shrine is located in the depths of the Okuchichibu Mountains, with a shrine at the summit of Mt. Sanpo. Mt. Sanpo is a mountain with a height of about 1000m, and it is necessary to climb by bus or car to reach Sanpo Shrine at the summit. It is also possible to hike to the summit in about an hour. From Sanpo Shrine, located on the mountaintop, it is possible to see a beautiful sea of clouds, depending on the conditions, which is a mystical sight.

Typically, in front of a shrine's gate, there are guardian dog statues called "komainu" to protect the shrine. However, at Sanmine Shrine, a wolf stands in front of the gate as a messenger of the gods. In the Chichibu and upper Arakawa regions, there is a culture of worshiping wolf dogs as messengers of the gods, and Sanmine Shrine has many things related to wolves. Let's receive a lot of power from the wolf messenger of the gods.

Mitsumine Shrine has become a hot topic as the holy land of the extremely popular anime "Demon Slayer," gathering support from many people. The area around Mitsumine Shrine, where you can feel the world of "Demon Slayer," is popular among fans of the anime, and many fans visit as part of a pilgrimage to the holy land. Please come and experience the atmosphere as if Tanjiro and Nezuko lived here!

From late October to mid-November, Mt. Mitake, where the San-no-miya Shrine is located, is dyed a brilliant red with autumn leaves. The autumn leaves of Mt. Mitake are very beautiful, and many tourists visit the San-no-miya Shrine from the Kanto region to see them. Mt. Mitake is also famous for its autumn leaves in Saitama Prefecture, and it's recommended to visit during this season as you can enjoy hiking while admiring the autumn leaves.

Mitsumine Shrine is located at the summit of Mt. Mitsumine, and you can reach the top not only by bus or car, but also by hiking. The hiking course up Mt. Mitsumine takes about 2 to 3 hours one way. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful nature of Chichibu and the soothing sound of waterfalls and streams in the forest. With several hiking courses available, be sure to choose the one that suits you best and give it a try.