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Fuji Sengen Shrine

An ancient Shinto shrine resting beneath large pines in the Suwa Forest, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine served as a focal point of Mt. Fuji worship during the Edo Period. The main shrine, two subordinate shrines, and the massive cedars standing high above the complex were inscribed alongside Mt. Fuji as component UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in June 2013. This historic setting marks the beginning of the Yoshida Trail, where pilgrims would pray before their religious pilgrammage up to Mt. Fuji's summit.

Mt Fuji's main deity, Konohanasakuyanohime, the Princess of Mt. Fuji, is thought to be enshrined here alongside her husband and father. The shrine is host to many events throughout the year, serving as the area's main place of worship. Its biggest event is the Yoshida Fire Festival, but is also used for New Year's Hatsumode events, 7-5-3 Ceremonies, a large Children's Day Event, many weddings, an annual torchlight Noh performance, the opening ceremony to kick off the Mt. Fuji Climbing Season, and others.

The large wooden torii gate of Sengen Shrine is over 18 meters in height. It is one of the largest wooden gates in Japan and according to tradition is rebuilt slightly larger every six decades. Near the top of the torii is a sign board which reads "Sangoko Daiichizan," meaning the highest mountain among the three countries: China, India, and Japan.

The Goshinboku, or Sacred Trees, are a particulary fascinating element of the shrine compound. Three of the original sacred trees remain, and measure diameter. These trees are said to be over 1,000 years old.

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Official Sengen Shrine Page
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