Fujizuka of Suzukawa is a Shinto shrine located in Suzukawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Fujisan, the sacred mountain deity associated with Mount Fuji. The shrine's architecture reflects its proximity to Japan's iconic natural wonder, featuring traditional Japanese-style buildings with a distinctive rectangular shape typical of Kamakura period shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Fujisan
- Kami enshrined
- Fujisan, and, other, regional, kami
- Coordinates
- 35.139772, 138.7022084
Visitor tip
Visit during the Fujisan Matsuri festival in May to witness traditional mountain worship rituals and festivities.
Cultural notes
As a Shinto shrine located at the foot of Mount Fuji, Fujizuka of Suzukawa is often visited by pilgrims seeking blessings for safe passage or good fortune. The shrine's architecture also reflects its regional kami connections, with multiple shrines dedicated to various deities revered in the area.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1869 as a memorial for the samurai leader Kishimo Shin'emon.