Mitake– category –

Mount Mitake has been worshipped as a sacred mountain of Kanto and shukubo lodges have spread around the Musashi Mitake shrine. Among them, Komadori-Sanso is popular as a shukubo that offers takigyo (ascetic training of being hit by a waterfall) even to general people in Tokyo.

This is a shukubo located in front of the shrine town of Musashi-Mitake shrine. Here they offer instructions on takigyo, Sho performances, a kind of Japanese musical instrument, ascetic training and instructions on meditation and breathing methods.

The main house was built in the late Edo period (18th to 19th century). There is a shrine within the shukubo, and the owner performs a Shinto ritual every morning. You can enjoy dishes that make use of seasonal ingredients, including konnyaku, a specialty of Mt. Mitake.

There are many shukubo at Musashi Mitake Shrine, but this is the one closest to the shrine. It has a history of 300 years and has long been a place where many worshippers have stayed. It is located on a hill and is known as an inn with a sky bath.

It has a history of 150 years and has provided accommodation for worshippers at the shrine. The large room contains a shrine. There are also many historical items in the building. For dinner, each dish was carefully prepared and served one after the other.

One of the highlights is the thatched roof building, which was built in 1866 and is designated as a cultural property. I didn't stay overnight but did pop into the cafe which is open during the day. I ordered sweet red bean soup with mochi (rice cake) in it. It was rich in sweetness and warmed my body.

Sanrakuso is a shukubo of Musashi-Mitake Shrine. In the morning, a service is held at the shrine. There are also various experiences available, such as waterfall training and singing bowl healing. Many writers and artists have stayed here and you can also see their works on display.

Nanzanso is a shukubo of Musashi-Mitake Shrine. It is run as an inn without highlighting many of its shrine elements. Dinner is a multi-course meal with a focus on homemade dishes. You can also enjoy a hobby pottery gallery. The rooms facing east offer a view of the night view and sunrise.

Ikoi Sanso is a shukubo of Musashi Mitake Jinjya Shrine. It is run as an inn without highlighting many of its shrine elements.