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Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
富士吉田市上吉田５５５８
This shrine is a central site of Mount Fuji worship, located at the starting point of the Yoshida Trail for climbing Mount Fuji. It is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site as part of the component assets of 'Mount Fuji - Sacred Place and Source of Inspiration'.
Enshrined deities
Konohanasakuya-hime, Ninigi-no-Mikoto, Oyamatsumi-no-Kami
History
According to tradition, the shrine was founded when Emperor Keiko, in his 40th year, had Yamato Takeru enshrined along with the deity of Mount Fuji after he paid homage to the mountain's spirit during his eastern expedition, building a small shrine on Otsuka Hill. In 788 CE (Enryaku 7), the shrine buildings were constructed at the current location north of Otsuka Hill. The main hall was built in 1615 CE (Genroku 1), and most of the existing shrine structures were completed through large-scale renovations between 1733 and 1738 CE (Kyoho 18 to Bunmei 3).
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What visitors say
The shrine grounds are characterized by their overwhelming scale, featuring one of Japan's largest wooden torii gates and towering ancient trees over a thousand years old. As you walk along the approach path, you will find imposing shrine buildings and numerous small shrines that evoke a sense of history, enveloping visitors in a sacred atmosphere filled with reverence for Mount Fuji. Additionally, the entrance to the trail leading to the summit of Mount Fuji is located within the shrine grounds.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:50
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:50
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:50
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:50
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:50
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:50
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:50
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The starting point of the Yoshida trail to Mount Fuji. A shrine dedicated to Fuji worship.
Located at the starting point of the Yoshida trail to Mount Fuji, this is one of the central sites of Fuji worship. Known for its solemn cedar forest and shrine buildings, it is bustling with visitors during the New Year's first shrine visit.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Starting point of the Yoshida trail to Mount Fuji
- ・Shrine dedicated to Fuji worship
- ・Approach path lined with giant cedars
- July 1Kai-san-sai (Mountain Opening Festival)
Praying for safe mountain climbing in conjunction with the opening of Mount Fuji.
Held on July 1 in conjunction with the opening of Mount Fuji, this festival prays for safety during the summer climbing season.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Opening of Mount Fuji
- ・Prayers for safe mountain climbing
- August 26-27Yoshida no Hi-matsuri (Yoshida Fire Festival) / Chin'ka Taisai (Grand Fire-Quelling Festival)
One of Japan's Three Strange Festivals. A fire festival where large torches are lit all at once.
Held on August 26-27, this is one of the 'Three Strange Festivals of Japan' that marks the end of summer on Mount Fuji. On the night of the 26th, large torches erected throughout the town and torches at individual homes are lit all at once in a magnificent fire festival.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Fire festival with large torches
- ・One of Japan's Three Strange Festivals
- ・End of the summer climbing season on Mount Fuji
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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