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| A temizuya water pavilion (手水舎) within the shrine's grounds allows for ritual purification before approaching the deity |
Nestled at the foot of majestic
Mount Fuji, Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine holds a significant place in Japanese spirituality. Dedicated to Princess Konohanasakuya, the Shinto deity associated with the sacred mountain, this shrine is one of over a thousand Fuji Sengen shrines scattered across the nation.
Formally known as Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Jinja (北口本宮冨士浅間神社 or "North Entrance Fuji Sengen Shrine"), it serves as the principal shrine on Mount Fuji's northern slopes. Its counterpart, Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, resides on the mountain's southern side in Fujinomiya.
Approaching the shrine, visitors traverse a serene path lined with ancient cedar trees and illuminated by rows of stone lanterns. The shrine complex, with its vibrant red buildings, features a main hall dating back to 1615, a traditional dancing stage, and several supporting structures.
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As I approached Fuji Sengen Shrine, I was struck by the presence of towering cypress trees, reminiscent of those I encountered at Kasugataisha Shrine in Nara. While Fuji Sengen Shrine may not possess the same grandeur as Kasugataisha, it possesses a unique scale and ambiance that distinguishes it from many other Shinto shrines across Japan.
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| A path lined with ancient stone lanterns and towering cypress trees leads to the entrance of the shrine |
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| Blazing autumn colors adorned the stream winding through the forest within the shrine's grounds |
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| Golden leaves from a majestic Gingko tree cascaded down, blanketing the shrine's grounds |
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| The Nniiname-sai Festival (新嘗祭) was celebrated at the shrine's dancing stage |
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| Traditional Taisha-kagura, ancient Shinto music and dance, were performed |
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