Mitsumine Shrine

sightseeing

The shrine is believed to have a history of 2,000 years, stretching all the way back to the era of Emperor Keikō. The faith of Mt. Mitsune spread during the Kamakura period, and the place was revered by Hatakeyama Shigetada and Nitta Yoshioki. Especially the Kishū family's gift to the shogun, during the Tokugawa period, is kept as a valuable shrine treasure to this day. Further, the “15 Nights・Moon Reading Festival” takes place during the autumn, announcing the arrival of autumn to the Chichibu’s mountains.

Basic Information

Location
Chichibu Mitsumine 298-1
TEL
0494-55-0241

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
7: 00 ~ 17: 00
* In winter, there is a risk of the road surface freezing・ snow accumulation. Before you come, please prepare anti-slip tires and tire chains for winter.
Regular holiday
Operating all year round

How to get there

Public transport
Get off at “Seibu Chichibu Station” of Seibu Chichibu Line and take the express bus to Mitsumine Shrine
Car
About 150 minutes from "Hanazono Interchange" of Kan-Etsu Expressway to national route 140 en route Minano-Yorii By-pass
Parking
Free:
Fee: Regular Cars 282 spaces (510 yen)
Large・Micro 21 spaces (1,540 yen・1,200 yen)

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Nearby spots

Chichibu Geo Gravity Park
Chichibu Geo Gravity Park

The suspension bridge over Arakawa valley is a great place to enjoy activities utilizing gravity! Strap up with a harness and walk over the suspension bridge, connect to a cable and cross over the Arakawa valley, or swing over the valley on a trapeze! Many adrenaline-pumping activities in the beautiful nature of Arakawa valley!

Marugami Waterfall
Marugami Waterfall

It is the only waterfall in Saitama Prefecture that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls. There is a promenade of about 1.5km, and you can enjoy the seasonal appearance of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. The waterfall is divided into 3 steps, and the huge waterfall that drops for 76 meters is both powerful and impressive!

Chichibu Muse Park
Chichibu Muse Park

This park is located in the beautiful Nagaonekyuryo mountains that extend over the border between Chichibu city and Ogano town. It covers an area of 375 hectares and has three differently themed areas. The forest of sports, the forest of music, and the forest of culture and each of the areas are connected by a three km long "sky road". This park offers one of the best vantage points to experience the breathtaking sea of clouds. The fog produced by radiative cooling lingers in the Chichibu mountain area, creating the perfect conditions for the sea of clouds to form. When the weather aligns just right, you may be lucky enough to witness the iconic Chichibu bridge seemingly floating above the sea of clouds.

Forest Adventure Chichibu
Forest Adventure Chichibu

In Chichibu Muse park's "Forest of Sports," there is a facility that anyone can enjoy regardless of age! In a mix of planted and native forests are seven zip lines high above the valley making it the largest park in Japan. The park is for adults and children older than 10 years. The courses are set at high altitudes making this forest adventure very popular among adults as well!

Grape picking in Chichibu, Yokoze town
Grape picking in Chichibu, Yokoze town

Prices vary depending on the type of grape. For more information, please contact the farms listed in the link. You can also purchase grapes at the Ashigakubo Roadside Station (The farms will ship grapes when they are ready to eat. We apologize for any inconvenience if they are sold out). All farms are carefully incorporating countermeasures against the coronavirus in order to let you enjoy a safe visit!

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