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A beautiful shrine surrounded by nature. Misogi Shrine, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
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Misogi Shrine is located in Kobuchisawa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The spacious grounds are quietly nestled in nature. It is a shrine that you should visit at least once when you come to Hokuto City.
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It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.
Misogi Shrine
This shrine teaches the practice and virtue of the ancient Shinto ritual of "misogi." Misogi means to become "clean."
Our health, good relationships, academic success, and business prosperity all start with "misogi." The teaching is that only by first performing "misogi" and having a pure mind and body can all our wishes come true.
Noh Theatre
There is a Noh stage on the premises. The "Yatsugatake Takigi Noh" held every year on August 3rd is known not only among local enthusiasts, but also nationwide. This "Yatsugatake Takigi Noh" is a sacred dance dedicated to the gods.
Main Hall
The main building of the shrine is built in the same Shinmei-zukuri style as Ise Grand Shrine. Beyond the worship hall are three shrine buildings lined up. In the center is enshrined Amaterasu Omikami, the supreme deity of Japanese Shintoism.
Its simple and elegant appearance teaches us about the workings of the invisible thing called "life" and purifies the hearts of all who visit.
Fire Hall
There is a fire hall near the main hall.
Based on the ancient Shinto teaching that "Gods are fire and water," fire itself is worshiped as the sacred object.
A ritual for bringing good fortune and warding off evil is held using this fire from 2pm on the 2nd, 12th and 22nd of each month. Worshippers can also take part in this ritual. If you are unable to participate, you can write your wishes on a prayer stick and offer it to the shrine, which will be purified by the sacred fire during the ritual.
The offering is 500 yen per tree. In return, you will receive a charm to keep on your person.
Prayer Tree
These are wooden tablets on which people write their wishes and requests during religious ceremonies.
Body protection
Keep it with you at all times, such as in your wallet or bag.
Amulets and talismans
🎋 There are sacred talismans and amulets lined up.
The most popular here are:
🍊Happy Yuzu Charm
This is an original Misogi Shrine amulet in the shape of a yuzu, which is said to bring happiness.
There are also fortune-telling slips available.
Health Center
The store sells souvenirs, gifts, Japanese sweets, etc. Come here to refresh your mind and body.
Take a break with anmitsu and amazake
Business hours : Weekdays 9:30-16:00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Address : 3401 Kobuchisawacho Kamisasao, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0041
🚙 : About 5 minutes by car from Kobuchisawa intersection.
It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.
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