Hiyoshi Sengen Shrine, shrine in Fuji, Shizuoka
Hiyoshi Sengen Shrine is an Asama shrine in Imaizumi, Japan, dedicated to a mountain deity. The grounds contain simple wooden structures with sloped roofs, surrounded by tall trees and stone lanterns that line the pathways to the main building.
The shrine traces its origins to the Kamakura period and was built by local communities to honor mountain deities. It later received support from powerful leaders including Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Tokugawa government.
The shrine is dedicated to the mountain goddess Konohanasakuyahime, an important figure in local stories and beliefs. Visitors can see this connection in the offerings left at the altar and in the festivals held throughout the year.
The shrine sits in a quiet, wooded setting that encourages slow walking and reflection. Entry is via simple pathways between trees and lanterns, which makes navigation straightforward.
A local family collection holds ancient scrolls telling an unusual version of the Kaguyahime legend, where she was a mountain climber who became a goddess. These documents are over 500 years old and form the foundation for this shrine's unique local tradition.
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