Murayama Sengen Shrine

The Shinto complex features wooden structures with traditional East Asian hip-and-gable roofs and contains halls dedicated to specific deities and ceremonies.

Established during the Kamakura period, the shrine served as a center for Shugendo practitioners who combined Buddhist and Shinto elements until the Meiji period.

The shrine maintains a Dainichi hall from 1259, reflecting the historical connection between Buddhism and Shinto traditions in Japanese religious practices.

The shrine information center operates on weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 15:00, with World Heritage guides available during opening hours.

Two natural monuments, a large cedar tree and a ginkgo tree, designated by Shizuoka Prefecture, stand within the shrine grounds.

Location: Fujinomiya

Architectural style: East Asian hip-and-gable roof

Part of: Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

GPS coordinates: 35.26144,138.66614

Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:20