Fuji Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Mount Fuji and its associated deities. These shrines are found throughout Japan, particularly in areas with views of Mount Fuji or historical connections to the mountain. They serve as places where people pray for safe climbing, good harvests, and protection from volcanic activity.
- Denomination
- Fuji
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Kami enshrined
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Coordinates
- 34.8783362, 137.3329986
Visitor tip
Many Fuji shrines offer special prayers for mountain climbers and have connections to the traditional Fujiko pilgrimage practices.
Cultural notes
Mount Fuji has been considered sacred since ancient times, viewed as the dwelling place of kami. Fuji shrines often serve communities of Fujiko pilgrims who practice mountain worship and make ritual ascents of Mount Fuji.