Mitsumine Shrine
Ancient mountain shrine in Chichibu famed for its wolf guardian deity that wards off evil. Popular Demon Slayer pilgrimage site.
Founded when Yamato Takeru enshrined Izanagi and Izanami on Mt. Mitsumine. The wolf that guided his path is worshipped as the divine messenger (御眷属). [Demon Slayer Connection] Hero Tanjiro’s home is set near Mt. Kumotori in Chichibu — same mountain range — resonating with the anime’s demon-slaying theme.
The mega-hit manga and anime by Koyoharu Gotouge. Set in Taisho-era Japan, it follows Tanjiro Kamado as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge his family. Tanjiro's hometown is set near Mt. Kumotori in Chichibu — the same mountain range as Mitsumine Shrine. The shrine's wolf guardian deity (御眷属), venerated for warding off demons since the Edo period, resonates profoundly with the story's themes, drawing pilgrims from across Japan.