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Travel to the three most famous and significant shrines in Chichibu Japan: Mitsumine, Chichibu and Hodosan Shrines.
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Mitsumine Shrine 三峰神社 | Chichibu, Japan
Deep into the mountains of Chichibu, Japan, 1000 meters in the air, sits Mitsumine Shrine. It's rare for its worship of the now-extinct Japanese wolf (ookami, オオカミ,狼) and dates back 1900 years. Worship of the animal deities protects one from misfortune. It is an important cultural spot as it has a mythically direct connection to the imperial family and is part of the story of legend Yamato Takeru, celebrated by the Japanese as an ancient unified of the old provinces.
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This video is an informational tour to the Mitsumine Shrine/Mitsumine Jinja. Let us enjoy the trip to the shrine through this video while knowing the basic information about this power spot shrine.
Mitsumine Shrine, one of Japan's most beautiful mountain shrines is considered a power spot. It dates back to about 150 A.D. i.e. over 1,900 years.
It is located at the summit of Mount Mitsumine in Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, Saitama prefecture.
(Saitama prefecture shares its border with Tokyo and is a part of greater Tokyo area)
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Explore Saitama Vlog : Mitsumine Shrine Chichibu
Hi everyone! This time we visit a power spot in Chichibu, Saitama. Mitsumine Shrine is an old Shinto Shrine that located on the summit of Mitsumine Mountain. It took around 2 hours from Ikebukuro Tokyo to this temple. If you like Japanese culture and heritage, Mitsumine Shrine is a must visit place!
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Mitsumine Shrine, located on top of Mount Mitsumine, is one of 3 major shrines in Chichibu, Saitama and by far the oldest! According to the legends, Mitsumine Shrine was apparently founded around the first century during the reign of the 12th Emperor of Japan: Keiko. It is only centuries later, between the 8th to the 19th centuries that many precincts were added by the monks of Mitsumine Shrine, including for example the actual main shrine, which was erected in 1661.
Mitsumine is also famous for the deities that it enshrines. Indeed, Mitsumine Shrine counts as its guest the god Izanami and his wife the goddess Izanagi who, according to the Japanese mythology, created Japan.
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Le sanctuaire de Mitsumine, situé au sommet du Mont Mitsumine, est un des 3 sanctuaires principaux de Chichibu Saitama, et de loin le plus vieux ! D’après les légendes, le sanctuaire de Mitsumine a été vraisemblablement fondé aux alentours du premier siècle au cours du règne du 12ème empereur du Japon : Keiko. Ce n’est que plusieurs siècles plus tard, entre le 8ème et le 19ème siècle que plusieurs enceintes ont été ajouté par les moines du sanctuaire, incluant le sanctuaire principal qui fut érigé en 1661.
Mitsumine est aussi célèbre pour les divinités qu’il incarne. En effet, le sanctuaire de Mitsumine compte parmis ses hôtes le dieu Izanami et son épouse la déesse Izanagi, qui, d’après la mythologie japonaise, ont créé le Japon.
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Mitsumine Shrine: Its Seven Wonders & Legacy of the Wolves
Looking for a Saitama day trip? Mitsumine Shrine, one of the most beautiful shrines in Japan, is located deep in the mountains of Saitama Prefecture, at the top of Mt. Mitsumine approximately 1,100m above ground, making it one of Japan's famous unkai viewing spots (sea of clouds).
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Mitsumine Shrine is one of the rare shrines that worship guardian wolves, rather than dogs. In ancient times, wolves were considered holy and offered protection against fire and house break-ins (in a spiritual sense). Before there were even roads or clear mountain paths, people would make the arduous and sometimes treacherous ascent up the mountain to the shrine to offer their prayers in return for protection.
One notable visitor of the shrine was the late Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994), founder of Kyokushin Karate. Masutatsu made numerous visits to the shrine and secluded himself in the woods as part of his training. He would later on be featured in a manga called Karate Baka Ichidai (lit. A Karate-Crazy Life) as the main character. The English title was Karate Master.
Normally people will take a train and bus to the shrine's entrance, however if you are feeling adventurous, you can do the scenic 2-3hr hike from the very bottom.
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Mitsumine Shrine (三峯神社, Mitsumine-jinja) is an atmospheric shrine at the summit of Mount Mitsumine in Chichibu. A popular center of mountain worship, the shrine's forested grounds are home to a range of highly ornate buildings. Today, the shrine can be comfortably reached by bus or car, but it also remains accessible as part of a hiking trail network that connects Mount Mitsumine with the valley below and neighboring peaks and valleys.
At the entrance to the shrine grounds stands a triple torii gate (mitsu-torii), a very rare style of torii. In front of it are two stone wolves instead of the stone dogs (koma inu) usually flanking shrine entrances. Mitsumine Shrine is a relatively rare shrine that worships Japanese wolves, a now-extinct animal that has been revered as a guardian against misfortune. To the left of the torii gate, visitors will find a small treasure hall with exhibits pertaining to the history of the shrine including information on wolves, wolf pelts and documents focusing on the imperial family and its connection to the shrine.
One of the shrine's defining features are the intricate carvings found on many of its buildings, especially on the Zuishinmon Gate and the offering hall. The cravings depict everything from creatures to flowers in vivid colors that contribute to a level of opulence within the complex that is relatively unique in Japan and is seen only at another handful of establishments including Nikko's Toshogu Shrine.
Another place not to miss on the shrine grounds is a small pavilion that looks out over the surrounding mountains and valleys. Furthermore, there are also various smaller shrines on the grounds that are dedicated to a variety of other prominent gods. Adjoining the shrine are a Japanese inn and the Mitsumine-jinja Kounkaku hot spring bath that is open to the public.
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Someone she can't forget
Kaoruko is set to meet a marriage partner... but there's a person she can't forget.
Someone she met Chichibu when she was a girl. A young boy whose name she doesn't even know.
Treasured memories of walking with him through Chichibu Shrine.
Taking in the carpets of pink flowers at Hitsujiyama Park, the mountain stream at Nagatoro, the sea of clouds from Mitsumine Shrine. These are priceless moments she yearns to relive.
Maybe... just maybe... if she heads to Chichibu she might see him again.
Clinging to her faint hope and distant memories, Kaoruko resolves to find out.
Mitsumine shrine at first light
Mitsumine Shrine has the sacred spirit in Sannen summit peak covered with cedar trees that are hundreds of years old.
Inside the precincts surrounded by mountains, clear air is tightly packed and a spirit of emotions is enveloped in a refreshing atmosphere. In addition, there are many historical buildings including the hall of magnificent sculptures.
Today, there is a direct bus from the Nishitokichi Station, but you can also visit Omotesando for about 2.5 hours by walking from Oimono Bus Festival by foot, you can also enjoy it as a hiking course.
In addition, you can soak in the hot spring at the accommodation facility Yinchukaku which was installed at the shrine. In addition, at Misumi Shrine, if you are lucky you can see the sea of clouds during the sunrise. To see the sea of clouds at Sanmine Shrine, we recommend staying the night .
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298-1 Sannen Sanchi Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture 369-1902
From Ikebukuro station, to Seibu Chichibu at the express red arrow number 78 minutes
It is approximately 75 minutes by bus which is operated five times everyday from Seibuichi station.
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Jiko-ji （慈光寺）Temple, Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
坂東巡礼 第９番 じこうじ 慈光寺
Jiko-ji Temple is located on a mountain top, about 1000 feet above sea level. This temple is located in Tokigawa Town of Saitama Prefecture in Japan. This temple is one of those, off the beaten path type place, only visited by hardcore Temple enthusiasts. Not only it takes multiple trains and bus rides to get to the Temple's Mountain Entrance, it takes another 45 minutes to walk up the mountain to get to the temple.
Jiko-ji Temple is one of the 33 Kannon Temples, in the Bando (33 Kannon Temples of the Kanto region) Pilgrimage Circuit.
紅葉と祈りの灯火 大滝村へ行こう 奥秩父 | Japanese Autumn Leaves & Lamplight for Pray | Otaki village Chichibu Japan
埼玉県で最も美しいと言われる奥秩父・大滝村の紅葉。中津川沿いの10kmにもわたる中津峡、滝川渓谷、11月に行われる三峯神社でのライトアップ「祈りの灯火－イノリノトモシビー」を撮影しました。
大滝村は、2000m級の秩父の峰々に抱かれた荒川源流の里。村の97%が山林です。かつては埼玉県の一割近くを占める広大な村でした。2005年に合併し、現在は秩父市です。
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OTAKI village, Japanese calm & beautiful place embraced by mountains above 2000m.
Gourgeous autumn leaves can be seen anywhere in Otaki. Mountains are covered with so many colors, red, yellow, orange and green.
Here is Nakatsu gorge, Takikawa valley, light up ceremony ”Lamplight for pray (Inorinotomoshibi) at Mitsumune shrine.
Otaki used to be the largest village in Saitama prefecture with area of 330km2. Otaki is a part of Chichibu city since merged into the city in 2005. Otaki village does not exist as independent municipality any more.
Otaki district, Chichibu city, Saitama prefecture, Japan.
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Chichibu is a city in the center of mountainous western Saitama Prefecture. Today, the administrative area of Chichibu city stretches out all the way to the borders of western Tokyo (Okutama) and Yamanashi, Nagano and Gunma prefectures. Thus a large part of the Saitama side of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park is located within the official city limits.
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天空ノスタルジー 大滝村へ行こう 奥秩父 | Japanese Nostalgic Village in the Sky | Otaki village Chichibu Japan
大滝村は、2000m級の秩父の峰々に抱かれた荒川源流の里。村の97%が山林です。天空の里とも言われる栃本集落、三峯山から眺める雲海、滝沢ダム・雷電廿六木橋のループ橋、栃本関所跡や古民家再生のゲストハウス、三峯神社を撮影しました。
大滝村はかつては埼玉県の一割近くを占める広大な村でした。2005年に合併し、現在は秩父市です。
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OTAKI village, Japanese calm & beautiful place embraced by mountains above 2000m.
Here is Tochimoto settlement so-called village in the sky, cloud sea seen from Mt. Mitsuminesan, dynamic view from loop bridge of Takizawa dam & Raiden-todoroki-bashi bridge, historical streetscape of Tochimoto, Mitsumine shrine where is Japanese traditional holy place for 1900 years.
Otaki used to be the largest village in Saitama prefecture with area of 330km2. Otaki is a part of Chichibu city since merged into the city in 2005. Otaki village does not exist as independent municipality any more.
Otaki district, Chichibu city, Saitama prefecture, Japan.
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Mitsumine waterfall in the evening...
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Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park is a national park in Japan at the intersection of Saitama, Yamanashi, Nagano and Tokyo Prefectures.With eight peaks over 2000 m scattered over 1250 km², there are numerous hiking trails and ancient shrines.The best known landmarks are Mount Mitsumine , home to the 2000-year-old Mitsumine Shrine; and Mount Mitake, with the Musashi-Mitake Shrine.The park has sources of major rivers such as the Arakawa River, Shinano River, Tama River, and Fuefuki River .
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