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Visiting Mitsumine shrine by 'Omotesandō' route~Part 2

Article writtenSep.10th, 2020
Oct.3rd,2018
Mitsumine shrine is located on the top of Mount Mitsumine, 1102m above sea level. Before the opening of the roadway and ropeway, those who visit the shrine had to climb the mountain on foot. A visit to Mitsumine shrine by the 'Omotesandō', the route the ancient worshippers walked.
Recommend viewing in landscape mode.
Recommend viewing in landscape mode.
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Continuing on the "Omotesandō" route, up to Mitsumine shrine.

01

【Memo】Another arbor.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

02

【Memo】The iron pipes hung in front of the arbor are for making sounds to drive away bears.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

03

【Memo】Walked about 2.2km from Ōwa, 1.5km remaining.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

04

【Memo】It is not a clear view but can see the hight.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

05

【Memo】Where the arbor is is the remains of the Yakushidō. When this trail was the main route to the shrine, the Yakushidō was a resthouse and a first-aid station. A Yakushidō is a Buddha hall housing a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, who is the Buddha of healing and medicine.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

06

【Memo】Beside the remains of the Yakushidō is a stone memorial built when the total number of travelers who lodged at the Yakushidō reached 3000 in 1772. Women who weren't able to climb the mountain, and those who couldn't continue climbing due to snow or illness were able to lodge at the Yakushidō for free.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

07

【Memo】There is also a small shrine.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

08

【Memo】Leaving the Yakushidō.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

09

【Memo】Climbing, going through big trees.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

10

【Memo】About 1km to the shrine.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

11

【Memo】The trail surrounded by big trees.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

12

【Memo】A signboard about the vegetation of the area. The trees around here were planted here to line the approach to the shrine.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

13

【Memo】The 37th (三拾七) chō-me-ishi.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

14

【Memo】Big stumps along the trail.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

15

【Memo】Going up the steps.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

16

【Memo】The view seen through the trees.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

17

【Memo】A building comes into sight.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

18

【Memo】It seems like a vacant house, but ruined.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

19

【Memo】Passing by the house. 700m remains.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

20

【Memo】Continuing through the woods. Telegraph poles standing by the trail.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

21

【Memo】Another building in sight.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

22

【Memo】It seems like another house.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

23

【Memo】This one seems vacant too but not in a bad condition too.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

24

【Memo】The trail turns right.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

25

【Memo】The trail gets wider, wide enough for vehicles.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

26

【Memo】The suns rays shining down through the trees.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

27

【Memo】The trail branches off to the right from the forestry road.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

28

【Memo】Going up the steep slope. Looking back down.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

29

【Memo】Another building. This one is ruined.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

30

【Memo】Going through the trees again.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

31

【Memo】Some kind of structure beside the trail.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

32

【Memo】Merging with the forestry road again.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

33

【Memo】The trail branching off again.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

34

【Memo】125m left.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

35

【Memo】Going up the steps.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

36

【Memo】A building in sight.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

37

【Memo】Arriving at Mitsumine shrine.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

38

【Memo】About 3.7km from Ōwa bus stop. The difference in elevation is about 600m, a 2 hour walk.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

39

【Memo】The information of the mountain trail. Mitsumine ropeway is erased from the map.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

40

【Memo】Looking back at the trail.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

41

【Memo】This building is the Yōhaiden.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

42

【Memo】The Yōhaiden is a place to worship the Okumiya, the rear shrine located on the top of Mount Myōhō.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

43

【Memo】The Yōhaiden is the only place you can see the landscape below the mountain and you can have a panoramic view of the Chichubu basin. It is also a famous point for seeing a sea ​​of ​​clouds.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

44

【Memo】Ōwa, where the trailhead is, is far below.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

45

【Memo】In front is Mount Myōhō, where the Okumiya is.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

46

【Memo】The torī in front of the Yōhaiden.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

47

【Memo】Beside the torī is a pair of statues of wolves.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

48

【Memo】The other statue of a wolf.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

49

【Memo】Going throught the torī.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

50

【Memo】A usual torī carries a shingaku only on oneside. But this torī is an entrance to the shrine from the Omotesandō route, and at the same time, an entrance to the Yōhaiden from the shrine, so it has a shingaku on both sides.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

51

【Memo】Looking back at the Yōhaiden.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

52

【Memo】Going down the steps, entering Mitsumine shrine.
【Date】Oct.3rd,2018 【Location】Chichibu,Saitama

Going to look around Mitsumine shrine.

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