【Benefits】

Musasshi Mitake Shrine　・・・Wisdom, fortune-telling, good harvest

Okuno-in・・・Prayers for longevity of military fortune and victory

Ayahiro Falls・・・Purification, detoxification

Nanayo Falls・・・Purification, detoxification

Three evil spirits・・・Lurking on the stairs in the middle of the shrine, stepping on them will ward off evil spirits.

Jindai cypress・・・Longevity

Japanese serow・・・Popular among students preparing for entrance exams because it keeps them from falling off cliffs.

Ubuyasu Shrine・・・Good marriage, prosperity of offspring, and childbirth

【About Mt.Mitake & Musashi Mitake Shrine】

Musashi Mitake Shrine is said to have been founded in 91 BC.

Since then, Mt. Mitake became a center for ascetic practices in the Kanto region as mountain worship spread from the Nara Period to the Warring States Period. In 1590, Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered the shrine to protect Edo (Tokyo).

In the mid-Edo period, pilgrimages to Mt. Mitake became a big boom among common people in the Kanto area. Since ancient times, many people have practiced asceticism and prayed at Mt. Mitake is a power spot in the whole area, and many blessings can be obtained in one place.

【Kushimati-no-Mikoto】

The chief deity of Musashi Mitake Shrine. The god of divination who is said to possess mysterious wisdom. Wisdom and ideas may come to you when you visit the shrine.

【Ubuyasu Shrine】

Kouke-cedar・・・The knob represents the treasure of a child. It is good to rub the knob while praying for a child.

Meoto-cedar・・・Passing between the cedars of a married couple holding hands is good for the couple's happiness. Also, if the man touches the female cedar and the woman touches the male cedar as they walk through the trees, they will be blessed with a good marriage.

Anzan-cedar・・・It is good to touch the trunk and roots while praying for long life, safe delivery, and healthy growth of your child.

【Procedures and Secrets of Prayer】

(1) Passing through the torii gate

The Torii gate is the boundary between the human world and the Shinto realm. Before passing through the torii, stop and bow to the deity. When walking along the approach to the shrine, leave the center (the path of the gods) open and pass along the edge. Incidentally, after you have finished praying, stop after passing through the torii gate, turn around and bow.

(2) Inserting money offerings

Do not throw it, but gently insert it. There is no fixed amount.

Ring the bell

Ring the bell once or twice to let God know that you have come to visit the shrine. If you do not have a bell, you may bring one.

(4) Nirei Ni-Beating

After the second bow, place your palms together at chest level and move your right hand down about one joint. Then, clap twice with your hands about shoulder-width apart, bring back your right hand, place both palms together, and pray with all your heart. At this time, say your name and address in your heart before praying.

5) One bow

Finally, bow deeply.

【Secrets to effective blessings】

(1) Do not do anything that will bring down your luck on a daily basis.

(bad-mouthing others, littering, self-centered behavior)

(2) Don't only ask for your own favor, but wish for the happiness of others.

(iii) Come to God to report and thank him afterwards.