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Mifune Shrine
〒369-1902 埼玉県秩父市三峰２９８−１
Located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, this shrine is one of the Three Shrines of Chichibu. It is characterized by having wolves as divine messengers, with wolf statues enshrined instead of the traditional komainu (lion-dog guardians).
Enshrined deities
Oguchi-no-Magami (the wolf deity)
History
It is said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru no Mikoto during his eastern expedition in the reign of Emperor Keiko. From the medieval period onward, it flourished as a center for Shugendo (mountain asceticism), and during the Edo period, worship centered on the wolf as a divine messenger spread widely. Following the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the Meiji era, it is now listed as a special shrine under the Association of Shinto Shrines.
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What visitors say
The shrine buildings exude a solemn and mysterious atmosphere, offering many sights such as three torii gates, large sacred trees, wolf-shaped komainu, and dragon carvings. The approach involves many slopes, so visitors should be cautious of snow and slippery conditions in winter. Traffic congestion is common in the area, so an early visit is recommended.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
A spiritual site at 1,100 meters elevation, famous for sea of clouds and first light of the new year.
A renowned spiritual site in Chichibu located at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters. Known for the worship of wolves (mikengutsu, sacred companions), it attracts many visitors for Hatsumode to view the sea of clouds and the first light of the new year (gokoiri).
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Spiritual site at 1,100 meters elevation
- ・Worship of wolves (mikengutsu)
- ・Sea of clouds and first light of the new year
- Around February 3Setsubun Tsuina-sai (Gomotto Shinsai)
A unique Setsubun rite where beans are thrown to the chant of 'Gomotto' (It is so).
A unique Setsubun event where beans are thrown in unison with the chant 'Gomotto-sama' (It is so), accompanied by assistants holding large sticks.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Gomotto Shinsai (It is so rite)
- ・Unique bean-throwing ritual
- April 8Reidaisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important spring festival at the shrine.
Held on April 8, this is the most important festival of the year. It features dedicatory offerings of kagura (sacred dance).
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Most important annual grand festival
- ・Dedicatory offerings of kagura (sacred dance)
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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