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Mitsumine Shrine

三峯社

Mitsumine-sha

A mountain shrine dedicated to the creator deities Izanagi and Izanami, known for its spiritual power and connection to wolves as divine messengers. The shrine is associated with mountain worship and protection.

宗派
Mountain worship
宗教
shinto
祭神
Izanagi and Izanami
祀られている神
Izanagi, Izanami
創建
Ancient period
座標
34.7682746, 137.3949064

参拝のヒント

The shrine is often located in mountainous areas requiring a hike to reach.

文化的背景

Wolves are considered sacred messengers at Mitsumine shrines, and the name 'three peaks' refers to the mountain setting where such shrines are typically established.

歴史

Founded according to legend by Prince Yamato Takeru during his eastern expedition. The shrine developed as a center of Shugendo mountain asceticism and became famous for its wolf worship, as wolves were believed to be messengers of the kami.