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The head shrine of approximately 1,300 Sengen shrines across Japan, with Mt. Fuji itself as its sacred object of worship. The shrine oversees the summit shrine (Okumiya) atop Mt. Fuji and is one of the components of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Fujisan.'
Shrine Info
- Enshrined Deity
- 木花之佐久夜毘売命（コノハナサクヤヒメノミコト）
- Founded
- 垂仁天皇3年（約2100年前）
- Annual Festival
- 山宮御幸（4月）
History & Origins
The shrine was originally founded to appease the eruptions of Mt. Fuji. The current main hall was reconstructed by Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Keicho era. The area is also famous as a holy site for Fujinomiya yakisoba noodles.
Highlights
The main hall (an Important Cultural Property), the Wakutama-ike spring (a Special Natural Monument fed by Mt. Fuji's snowmelt), and the summit Okumiya atop Mt. Fuji are not to be missed.
Visitor Guide
The crystal-clear water of Wakutama-ike is pure snowmelt from Mt. Fuji. During the official climbing season (July–August), the summit Okumiya is open to worshippers.
Best Season
Winter for views of snow-capped Mt. Fuji; the official climbing season (July–August) for reaching the summit Okumiya.
Annual Events
- 4月
山宮御幸
浅間大社最古の祭典。御神輿が山宮を目指す
- 7月1日
山開き祭
富士山の開山を祝う祭典
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