Fujiyoshida City

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is a shrine located in Fujiyoshida City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is the head shrine of the approximately 1,300 Asama shrines throughout Japan. The grounds are vast, with the Hongu main shrine covering about 17,000 square meters and the shrine owning about 3.85 million square meters of land, including above the eighth station of Mt. Fuji. Known as the center of Mt. Fuji faith, it's a popular spot for many tourists. There are two shrines on the grounds, the Hongu and the Okumiya, with the latter requiring climbing and located at the summit of Mt. Fuji. With a history of over 1,000 years, let's visit this valuable shrine, which is also counted as one of the constituent assets of Mt. Fuji's World Heritage site.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is popular for its stamp book, so it's recommended to bring your own stamp book. The stamp book is unique to the vast grounds of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine, where you can get different stamps depending on the location, such as the main shrine, inner shrine, and the summit of Mt. Fuji. If you want to get a stamp at the inner shrine or the summit, you'll need to climb, so make sure to dress appropriately.

At Fujiyama Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, you can enjoy nature appreciation utilizing the vast grounds, including over 500 cherry blossom trees. There are spots scattered throughout where you can feel the charm of nature, such as the Tiger Rock jutting out into the crater, the Yutamaike pond that springs up through layers of lava formed by melting snow, and more. Additionally, it's said that from around the Kusushi Shrine at the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Mt. Fuji area.

One of the highlights of the Fujiyoshida Sengen Taisha Shrine is the important cultural properties and natural monuments found within its grounds. For example, the main shrine, which many visitors come to see, is a two-story tower with a ridge height of 45 shaku. Its structure, also known as Asama-zukuri, is unparalleled in Japan and exudes a solemnity befitting of an important cultural property. Other impressive spots within the grounds include the Yutama Pond, designated as a special natural monument, and the tower gate that welcomes visitors. Be sure to stop by and see these noteworthy spots within the shrine grounds.

Fujiyama Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. Every spring, a cherry blossom festival is held. About 500 cherry trees, including an approximately 800-year-old "sacred tree," are planted on the shrine grounds, making for a spectacular sight. During the cherry blossom festival, the cherry trees are lit up at night, offering a different and unique view. Additionally, there are other seasonal and event-specific ways to enjoy the area. Please come and visit!