Located in the town of Takada, Akita Prefecture, Wood Spring Fujisan Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to Fujisan, the mountain spirit of Mt. Fujisan, and other deities associated with nature and agriculture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 39.7794849, 140.2706794
Visitor tip
Visitors can offer prayers at the shrine's altar while walking around the surrounding park, taking in the views of Mt. Fujisan.
Cultural notes
Fujisan is a common name for mountain spirits in Japan, often associated with natural disasters and agricultural fertility. The shrine may hold festivals to ensure good harvests and protect against natural disasters.