Murayama Sengen Shrine

Murayama Sengen Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary at Mount Fuji's base featuring traditional wooden buildings with East Asian hip-and-gable roofs. The complex contains multiple halls dedicated to different deities and ceremonial functions.

The shrine was founded during the Kamakura period as a center for Shugendo practitioners who merged Buddhist and Shinto elements in their spiritual practice. The Meiji period brought significant shifts to the site's religious character.

The shrine reflects a blend of Buddhist and Shinto traditions visible in its layout and the different halls serving various spiritual purposes. Visitors can observe how these two religious practices coexist within the same sacred space today.

The site has an information center available on weekends and holidays, with knowledgeable guides to help visitors understand the space. The grounds are generally accessible, allowing visitors to walk through and explore at their own pace.

The grounds feature two trees protected as natural monuments by Shizuoka Prefecture: an old cedar and a ginkgo that have stood for centuries. These trees are prominent features that draw visitor attention and create a connection to the natural world surrounding the shrine.

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: December 8, 2025 19:46