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BEAUTIFUL SHINTO SHRINE | EXPLORING YAMANASHI PREFECTURE | WORLD HERITAGE IN JAPAN | 山梨県の美しい神社
Concealed amid an ancient forest at the foot of Mount Fuji stands an imposing 18-meter-tall dark red torii gate. Unmissable against the green backdrop, it marks the entrance to the sacred Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine.
Even if you’re not planning on doing any hiking yourself, the Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine is well worth a visit. The complex is set back from the road down a long gravel pathway lined with ancient-looking stone lanterns and towering trees. After passing under the red torii gate mentioned above, you’ll find yourself facing the ornate main hall – also painted a vivid red – which dates back to 1615. Its interior is decorated with lanterns, paintings, and two huge wooden masks that gaze down at worshippers.
Formally known as Kitaguchi Hongu Fujiyoshida Shrine, the shrine is one of many shrines dedicated to Konohana-sakuya Hime (Princess Blossom of the Trees), the Shinto goddess associated with Mount Fuji. However, this particular shrine is also the original starting point of Fuji’s Yoshida trail, which runs all the way up to the mountain’s summit. Just behind and to the right of the shrine’s main hall you can find a simple wooden torii gate that indicates the trailhead. Although few climbers begin their hike from here now, many still visit the shrine before their ascent to pray for a safe climb.
Outside, you can’t fail to notice the three colossal cedar trees adorned with decorative rope growing within the grounds of the shrine. Said to be over 1,000 years old, these trees are believed to protect the shrine. This setting makes Fujiyoshida Sengen a fantastic place to feel Shinto’s connection to nature.
Things To Know
HOURS AND FEES
No need to pay an admission fee in order to visit Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine. The shrine is open daily, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How To Get There
ADDRESS
5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture 403-0005, Japan
BY TRAIN
The nearest station is Mt Fuji (Fujisan) station, which is about 30 minutes away on foot.
BY BUS
Buses to the shrine run from both Kawaguchiko station (taking about 15 minutes) and Mt Fuji station (about 5 minutes). Alight at the Kitaguchi Hongo Fujisengen Jinja bus stop, which is just in front of the shrine entrance.
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