Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, 御嶽神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of mountain ascension and climbing. The shrine's name translates to 'Mount Fuji's Peak Shrine', reflecting its historical connection to Japan's iconic mountain. Its architecture is characteristic of Edo period style, with a wooden torii gate and traditional Japanese garden.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukiyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 35.3840804, 139.2422229
Visitor tip
For visitors seeking a spiritual experience, arrive at dawn to witness the sunrise over Mount Fuji from the shrine's grounds.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the legend of Tsukiyomi, the Shinto moon god, who was said to have lived in a cave on Mount Fuji. The shrine also celebrates the annual 'Fuji- matsuri' festival in June, which commemorates Ieyasu Tokugawa's mountain climb.
Historical note
Founded in 1627 by the Tokugawa shogunate as a shrine to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa's ascent up Mount Fuji.