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Japan

Yamamiya Sengen Shrine

Asama shrine Building Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Place of worship

Yamamiya Sengen Shrine, Asama shrine in Fujinomiya, Japan

Description

Yamamiya Sengen is a Shinto shrine in Fujinomiya featuring an unusual altar arrangement instead of a conventional main hall, designed to offer clear views toward Mount Fuji. The grounds occupy a modest plot and maintain the site's original purpose as a place dedicated to mountain-centered worship.

History

Archaeological evidence suggests the shrine existed between the 12th and 15th centuries, possibly predating the major Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha complex. Its origins reflect the early forms of Mount Fuji worship in this region.

Culture

The shrine honors Konohanasakuya-hime, a deity linked to volcanoes and the protection of Mount Fuji in Japanese belief. Visitors can sense the deep spiritual connection between this place and the mountain worship that has shaped the local community for many generations.

Practical

The site is relatively easy to navigate and laid out simply, though the surrounding terrain slopes. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be aware this remains an active place of worship where religious ceremonies take place.

Did you know?

Until 1874, a distinctive ritual took place here where priests carried a ceremonial spear between this site and the main Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha shrine, showing the deep connection between the two locations. This practice demonstrates the ritual networks that linked different shrines in mountain worship.

Location

Fujinomiya

Inception

4 century

Part of

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration, 100 Scenes with Mt. Fuji

Address

静岡県富士宮市山宮740番地（字宮内）

Website

http://fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/history/index.html#0301

GPS coordinates

35.27124,138.63706

Latest update

December 8, 2025 19:41

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