Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

UNESCO World Heritage

北口本宮冨士浅間神社

This Shinto shrine in Fujiyoshida is one of about 1,300 Sengen (Asama) shrines in Japan linked to the deity of Mt. Fuji. It is said to date from 100 CE, and in 788 deities were enshrined to calm the mountain's eruptions. The large forest grounds are one of the biggest in Japan. A gate here marks the start of the Yoshidaguchi climbing trail.

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Visitor information

Getting there

Take the Fujikyu Line from Otsuki to Fujisan Station, then about 7 minutes by Fujikyu Bus to the "Sengen-jinja mae" stop.

By car, about 5 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC (Chuo Expressway) or Fujiyoshida IC.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The first gate, "Kanadorii", is near Fujiyoshida Station.
The Yoshida Fire Festival is held every year on August 26 and 27.
The grounds cover 99,000 m² of forest.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The shrine grounds contain the 'Ascending Gate', the traditional starting point of the Yoshida Trail up Mt. Fuji, so climbers often pass through here.
JNTO's Muslim guide lists a prayer room at Fuji-Q Highland, in the same city (Fujiyoshida); its food court also serves Muslim-friendly food and drinks.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamanashi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.