Mitake-yama Jinja
📍 Niigata, Kashiwazaki · 1-13-10 Okubo, Kashiwazaki, Niigata 945-0356
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
This shrine, dedicated to the sacred peaks of Ontake, represents the ancient tradition of mountain pilgrimage and spiritual ascent. Thousands of devotees have climbed toward its mystical heights, shedding worldly concerns with each step. The mountain itself becomes a teacher, guiding the sincere practitioner toward enlightenment through rigorous practice.
Benefits
Mountain blessingClimbing safetyAscetic achievement