Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Shizuoka Prefecture · Japan
If you are interested, we can also arrange for special prayers such as warding off misfortune, safety at sea, good health, and good fortune. If you choose to participate, it will take an additional 30 minutes (depending on crowd conditions) and the cost is around 5,000 to 6,000 yen per person.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, an architectural and spiritual landmark that serves as the primary seat of worship for Mount Fuji. As you stand here in Fujinomiya City, you are at the historical and emotional gateway to…
Listen in the app2The Second Torii and the Approach to Sacred Space
As we approach the second grand torii gate, we are crossing a symbolic threshold that separates the mundane world from the sacred grounds of the Sengen Taisha. In the Shinto tradition, these gates serve as markers of transition,…
Listen in the app3The Temizuya: Ritual Purification of Heart and Mind
We now arrive at the Temizuya, the purification font, an essential station for any visitor to a Shinto shrine. According to Shinto philosophy, water possesses the inherent ability to wash away not just physical dirt, but also…
Listen in the app4The Romon Gate and the Inner Courtyard
Before us stands the Romon, or Tower Gate, a magnificent two-story structure that serves as the main entrance to the inner shrine grounds. This gate was reconstructed in the early seventeenth century under the orders of Tokugawa…
Listen in the app5The Haiden: The Hall of Worship and Offerings
We now stand before the Haiden, the Outer Hall of worship. This is the primary location where the public offers their prayers and respects to the kami. …
Listen in the app6Wakutama Pond: The Sacred Fountain of Snowmelt
To the east of the main shrine complex lies one of the most remarkable natural features of this site: Wakutama Pond. This body of water is not merely a garden feature; it is a geological marvel. …
Listen in the app7The Climbing Path and the Summit Connection
As we conclude our tour of the main grounds, we turn our attention to the historical climbing path that begins here. For centuries, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha has been the traditional starting point for the Fujinomiya climbing…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha concludes here, but the impression of this site likely lingers. We have explored the intricate layers of history, from the ancient origins of mountain worship to the grand…
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What is Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine?
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is a place in Shizuoka Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shizuoka Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2274, 138.6101 |
| Last updated |