Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
20 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, is the official northern-approach gateway shrine for ascending Mount Fuji. Founded in the 7th century, it is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and served as the departure point for millions of Fuji pilgrims throughout history. Part of the "Fujisan — Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration" UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2013), the shrine preserves ancient Fuji-ko (Fuji confraternity) traditions and a spectacular avenue of ancient cedar trees.

Histoire

788

Traditional founding recorded in shrine documents, establishing Kitaguchi as the northern Fuji approach.

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Kai Province.

2013

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site component as part of "Fujisan — Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration."

Reseau de sanctuaires

Sengen (Asama) Major branch

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.4783, 138.7942

Physical Address

5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi

Province historique

Kai

Acces

Fujisan Station (Fuji Kyuko Line)

20 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Meilleure saison

summer (Mt. Fuji climbing season)autumn

Langues etrangeres

English (sign)
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine?

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, is the official northern-approach gateway shrine for ascending Mount Fuji. Founded in the 7th century, it is listed in the Engishiki (927 CE) and served as the departure point for millions of Fuji pilgrims throughout history. Part of the "Fujisan — Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration" UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2013), the shrine preserves ancient Fuji-ko (Fuji confraternity) traditions and a spectacular avenue of ancient cedar trees.

Where is Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine located?

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is located in Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi. The full address is: 5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi.