A Sengen shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the worship of Mount Fuji and its presiding deity. Part of the network of Sengen shrines throughout Japan that venerate the sacred mountain and provide spiritual connection to Fuji's divine presence.
- Denomination
- Sengen
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Kami enshrined
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Coordinates
- 35.0864671, 137.046419
Visitor tip
Look for Mount Fuji imagery and symbolism throughout the shrine grounds, which connects this location spiritually to the distant sacred mountain.
Cultural notes
Sengen shrines embody the Japanese tradition of mountain worship and the belief that distant sacred places can be accessed through local spiritual portals. The worship of Mount Fuji represents themes of natural beauty, spiritual ascension, and divine feminine power.
Historical note
Sengen shrines were established throughout Japan to allow worship of Mount Fuji from distant locations. These shrines became particularly important during the Edo period when Fuji worship societies flourished and pilgrimages to the sacred mountain increased in popularity.