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October 26, 2018December 23, 2018

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha

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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the head of all shrines dedicated to the gods of Mt. Fuji (they are called Sengen or Asama shrines and there’s more than 1300 of them throughout the country). The holy object here is Mt Fuji itself, and the top of the mountain is officially considered to be part of shrine’s grounds.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is said to have been founded in prehistoric times, although the oldest structures now date back to Edo period. Favored by imperial family and upper samurai class, it was also the center for popular worship of Mt. Fuji, and the climbing path for pilgrims approaching the mountain from the south historically started here.

Now the shrine is part of Fujisan Cultural World Heritage Site.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya
It was raining hard on the day of my visit. I was very wet, but had the shrine almost exclusively to myself.
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya
Haiden or worship hall – one of the 3 structures surviving from Edo period. They were commissioned by Tokugawa Ieyasu after his victory at Sekigahara.
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya
Honden or main hall – another of the Edo period structures and the origin of sengen-zukuri architectural style.
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya
Sengen Taisha is also known for its traditional horse archery event in May – it happens here, along this alley.
Wakutama pond in Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha (Fujinomiya)
Wakutama pond, where pilgrims used to purify themselves before climbing Mt. Fuji.
Wakutama pond in Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha (Fujinomiya)
Wakutama pond is formed by springs that are the result of snow melting on the top of Mt. Fuji. The water seeps down through layers of lava and comes to the surface again – somewhere behind this structure.

Wakutama pond in Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha (Fujinomiya)

Wakutama pond in Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha (Fujinomiya)
Now only ducks bathe here.

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