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Mitsumine Shrine Okumiya (Inner Shrine)
日本、〒369-1902 埼玉県秩父市三峰
A shrine located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is characterized by enshrining the wolf as a guardian deity and featuring wolf statues in place of the traditional komainu (lion-dog) statues.
Enshrined deities
Oguchi-no-Magami (the wolf deity)
History
It is said to have been founded by Prince Yamato Takeru during his eastern campaign in the reign of Emperor Keiko. From the medieval period onward, it flourished as a site for Shugendo (a syncretic religious tradition). During the Edo period, a form of devotion known as Gokenzoku Shinko (faith in divine kin), which revered the wolf as a divine messenger, became popular. Following the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the Meiji era, it is now classified as a shrine listed in the separate register of the Association of Shinto Shrines.
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What visitors say
The route from the parking lot at the foot of the mountain involves a trail through a plantation of cedar and cypress trees. The path includes ladders, narrow sections, and steps formed by tree roots, so comfortable footwear such as sneakers and sufficient time for rest are required. The round trip takes several hours and is comparable to a serious hike, but there are rest areas and torii gates along the way, allowing visitors to worship while feeling the presence of nature. Those who are not confident in their physical stamina can also worship at the Haraiden (distant worship hall) near the main hall, which offers a view of the Okumiya (Inner Shrine).
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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