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Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
At the Base of Mount Fuji, a Historical Shrine Serving as a Hiking Trailhead.
One of the cultural assets of the Mount Fuji World Heritage Site, this shrine has a history going back 1900 years. Said to be the shrine where legendary prince Yamato Takeru decided to worship Mount Fuji from afar, it is now the starting point for the Mount Fuji Yoshidaguchi hiking trail.
Take in the solemn atmosphere as you proceed along the Sando pathway to the shrine, lined with cedar trees and stone lanterns, until you reach Fuji-san Otorii, one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan. Next to the Haiden, or main hall of worship, are the sacred trees, “Fuji Taro” cedar and “Fufu Hinoki” cypress. Feel the magnificence of nature from their powerful presence, standing for over 1000 years.
Every year on July 1st, the Mount Fuji climbing season opens with an official ceremony to pray for the safety of all climbers. The Fire Festival is held on August 26th and 27th to mark the end of the climbing season.
In autumn, enjoy the turning of the leaves. This shrine is especially beautiful in November, when the Haiden is enveloped in vivid colors.
Highlights
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It is registered as part of the World Cultural Heritage Site of the Mount Fuji region.
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This shrine is the starting point for the Mount Fuji Yoshidaguchi hiking trail.
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Within the shrine grounds are 11 structures designated as important cultural assets.
Photos
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![The Sando pathway to the Shrine]()
The Sando pathway to the Shrine
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![The Fuji Taro cedar tree]()
The Fuji Taro cedar tree
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![The split trunk of the cypress tree that reunited, “Fuji Fufu Hinoki”]()
The split trunk of the cypress tree that reunited, “Fuji Fufu Hinoki”
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![The autumn leaves]()
The autumn leaves
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![Omikuji]()
Omikuji
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![A dragon at the basin for ritual cleansing]()
A dragon at the basin for ritual cleansing
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
English pamphlets available.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
There are stamp books for each of the three shrines within the precincts: Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine, Suwa Shrine, and Otsuka Yama Shrine.
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Is parking available?
Yes, there is space for approximately 160 vehicles.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 北口本宮冨士浅間神社
- Postal Code
- 403-0005
- Address
- 5558 Kami Yoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
- Admission
- Free
- Closed
- No holidays
- Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Telephone
- 0555-22-0221
- Access
- About a 20-minute walk from the Fujikyuko Line’s Fujisan Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)