Gosha

Musashi Mitake Shrine

武蔵御嶽神社

/ Musashi Mitake Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
500 JPY
Access
See details
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Musashi Mitake Shrine sits atop Mount Mitake in western Tokyo, accessible by cable car. One of the most important mountain shrines in the Kanto region, it preserves the rare tradition of wolf deity worship and is popular with hikers and dog owners alike.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Regional protection, ancient Kanto

secondary Deity

Rain, water, rivers, irrigation

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.7920, 139.1497

Physical Address

176 Mitakesan, Ome, Tokyo

東京都青梅市御岳山176

Historical Province

Musashi

Access

Mitake Station (JR Ome Line)

Hours

Open daily

Bus

Cable car from Takimoto Station, then 25 min walk

Best Times to Visit

springautumn
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Musashi Mitake Shrine?

Musashi Mitake Shrine sits atop Mount Mitake in western Tokyo, accessible by cable car. One of the most important mountain shrines in the Kanto region, it preserves the rare tradition of wolf deity worship and is popular with hikers and dog owners alike.

Where is Musashi Mitake Shrine located?

Musashi Mitake Shrine is located in Ome, Tokyo. The full address is: 176 Mitakesan, Ome, Tokyo.