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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha 富士山本宮浅間大社
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka · Open in Google Maps
Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha is the head shrine of the Sengen shrines, which worship Mt. Fuji. Its goddess is Konohanasakuya-hime, and the shrine's sacred land includes the summit area of the mountain itself.
What to look for
- The main hall has an unusual two-story design and was built with support from Tokugawa Ieyasu.
- The Wakutama Pond in the grounds is fed by spring water from Mt. Fuji, so clear you can see every stone on the bottom.
- The shrine is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration".
Enshrined kami
- Konohanasakuya-hime 木花咲耶姫命
What people pray for here
Matchmaking, safe childbirth, and safety from fire and disaster.
Etiquette
Wakutama Pond is a protected natural monument; enjoy it from the paths and follow the posted signs.
New to shrines? Read our short guide to shrine etiquette: purifying your hands, bowing and clapping, offerings, omamori and goshuin.