富士浅間神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, known as the sacred site where Sakae Toyo, the first wife of Emperor Meiji, died. The shrine's primary deity is Fujisan (Mt. Fuji), and it enshrines various kami including Hachiman and Fujishinjinroku. The shrine's architecture reflects the Kamakura period style, with a distinctive torii gate and five-story pagoda. Visitors can participate in the annual Aso Matsuri festival to honor the spirit of Sakae Toyo.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Fujisan
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Fujishinjinroku
- Coordinates
- 36.159267, 140.513034
Visitor tip
Visitors should make an offering at the main shrine before purchasing a ticket to show respect for the deity and tradition.
Cultural notes
This shrine is connected to the mythology surrounding Mt. Fuji, which is believed to have created Japan's island landscape through its tears. The Aso Matsuri festival also commemorates the legend of Sakae Toyo's spirit guiding travelers along the route between Tokyo and Kamakura.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1869 after its previous temple was destroyed during the Boshin War.