Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

This shrine has over 1,900 years of history and is one of the component sites of the Mount Fuji World Heritage Site.
It is said to have originated when Prince Yamato Takeru designated the area as a place to worship Mount Fuji from afar. The shrine marks the starting point of the Yoshida Trail up Mount Fuji.

The solemn approach, lined with cedar trees and stone lanterns, leads to the Mount Fuji Grand Torii Gate, one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan. Beside the worship hall stand two sacred trees believed to be over 1,000 years old: the Fuji Taro Cedar and the Fuji Meoto Cypress. Their impressive presence evokes the grandeur of nature.

The Mount Fuji Climbing Season Opening Festival is held each year on July 1 to mark the start of the climbing season and pray for climbers’ safety. The Fire Festival takes place on August 26 and 27.

The shrine is also known for its lovely fall foliage. November is particularly picturesque, when the leaves surrounding the brightly colored worship hall change color.