Tour of Chichibu's three major shrines: Mitsumine Shrine - Chichibu Shrine - Hodosan Shrine

Pray for victory! A sure-fire golden route to Chichibu's three major shrines! !

In my family, we visit the three major shrines in the Chichibu area when we have important exams or other competitions coming up. His power was tremendous, and he was able to pass even the most difficult exams with high magnification. The scenery is also beautiful, so why not visit this shrine as your last request to the gods?

This time we will introduce the route from Mimine Shrine to Chichibu Shrine to Hodosan Shrine.

From Tokyo to Chichibu

From Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Chichibu Line and get off at the last stop, Seibu Chichibu Station. You can go to Mitsumine Shrine by bus.

Seibu bus timetable to Mimine Shrine

First, go to Mitsumine Shrine

First is Mitsumine Shrine. Mitsumine Shrine is a little more difficult to get to than the other two shrines because you have to climb a mountain path. It's also more popular than the other two shrines, so if you're going to visit it, I think it's best to make it the first one you see and head to worship in the morning. However, the combination of the fog and the shrine creates a fantastical atmosphere that gives you a sense of power.

The approach to the shrine

Mitsumine Shrine website

Additionally, since Mitsumine Shrine is located in the mountains and is surrounded by nature, you may sometimes encounter wild deer.

From Mitsumine Shrine to Chichibu Shrine

After returning to Seibu Chichibu Station on the Seibu bus, walk to Ohanabatake Station on the Chichibu Railway, transfer to the Chichibu Railway, get off at Chichibu Station, and walk for about 3 minutes.

The most attractive feature of Chichibu Shrine is the group of carvings on the north, south, east, and west of the worship hall and main shrine.

Chichibu Shrine website

From Chichibu Shrine to Hodosan Shrine

Finally, there is Hodosan Shrine. Take the Chichibu Railway, get off at Nagatoro Station, and walk about 20 minutes to reach Hodozan Shrine.

There is a legend that a long time ago, a hero named Yamato Takeru purified himself at this shrine, and the water from that time exists within the grounds of this shrine.

real thing

The main shrine is located at the end of a long staircase, and even after visiting the main shrine, there are small shrines dotted around the area. Each one has a different atmosphere, making you feel strange.

Hodosan Shrine website

If you go to Hodosan Shrine, this is it!

Once you pass through the torii gate, you will find a local miso brewery shop. The store's signature sweet miso-covered grilled dango is called ``Golden Dango.'' The dumplings are made from rice, so they are gluten-free and delicious! If you get hungry after visiting the shrine, please try it!