Musashi-Mitake Jinja Shrine

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This shrine located on the top of Mt. Mitake (also known as Musashi Mitakesan) in Ome City flourished as a sacred place for mountain worship. It is reported to have been established in 91 BC. In addition to the former honden (main shrine), which was designated a Tangible Cultural Property by the Tokyo metropolitan government, the current honden in shinmei-zukuri style (a style of shrine architecture based on that of Ise Jingu), and the haiden (hall of worship) in gongen-zukuri style (a style of Shinto architecture in which the main hall and worship hall share one roof), visitors can see the “Akaito Odoshi Oyoroi (odoshi armor with red strings),” which is a National Treasure, in the Homotsuden (treasure house). A grand kagura performance that is open to the public is held every year on the third Sunday in June and on the Senior Citizen’s Day in September. Since Musashi-Mitake Jinja enshrines a white wolf in the form of an “oinusama” (sacred dog), there have been increasing numbers of worshippers who come to pray for their beloved dogs’ health, and the shrine accepts requests for prayers on behalf of pet dogs.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Oumeshi Mitakesan 176 Map
Area: Western Tama Area
Phone: 0428788500
Hours: [Prayer] 9:00-16:00
[Amulet Office]8:30-16:30
[Treasure Hall]9:30-16:00
*Treasure Hall is open only on SaturdaySundayPublic holidays
Closed: Opened Treasure Hall SaturdaySundayPublic holiday
Fees: [Treasure Hall] Adults500yen, Children300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please use the parking lot attached to the cable car.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: * Only the treasure hall will be closed from 2019/2/4-2019/3/10 to exchange exhibits.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not possible (No entry inside the building)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A shrine deep in the mountains of Ome, rich in nature and wonderful scenery

Reviewed : 2021.09.16

青梅の山奥、武蔵御岳山の山上に鎮座する神社です。やや勾配のきつい山道を歩き、山肌の鬱蒼とした森を抜けたそこは、標高が1000m近くあり、境内から眺める関東平野は必見です。奥武蔵の自然豊かな場所でもありますので、参拝は勿論、ハイキングにもうってつけのところです。お勧めの季節は8月。山裾にレンゲショウマの群生地があり、可愛らしい花をつけます。何分山奥ですので、天候の急激な変化にご注意ください。ただ...
Autumn walk

Reviewed : 2018.11.28

Took a day trip with kids ages 9 and 7 to enjoy the colored leaves and hiking. I would strongly advise to arrive before 9 am if you are planning to park near Takimoto Station where you can take the...
Just one of many beautiful landmarks in the area!

Reviewed : 2018.06.27

Just one of many beautiful landmarks in the area to see while in the valley. The shrine provides a nice resting area to unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet. Rich in history and culture, this shrine...