Muku Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmeicho and originally named Ikura Gosho Daimyojin.
• Legendary founding by Prince Yamato Takeru during his eastern expedition.
• Dedicated to the deity Sarutahiko-no-mikoto and designated as a prefectural shrine in 1882.
• Site of the 1884 Chichibu Konminto uprising rally and a 2004 film location.

What to see

• The main hall is a Chichibu City designated tangible cultural property.
• Location of the Ryusei Festival, a national important intangible folk cultural property.

When to go

• Visit during the Ryusei Festival to see traditional rocket launches.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station to reach the area.
• Walk ten minutes from the Ryusei Kaikan bus stop to the grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.