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Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Shrine

北口本宮冨士浅間神社
Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Jinja
★ 4.68312 Google reviews·~1,900 years historyAncient cedar avenueYoshida Trail trailheadFree
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Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Shrine is the great historic shrine at the foot of Mt. Fuji — and one of the most atmospheric in the whole region. Approached through an avenue of towering cryptomeria, some close to a thousand years old, it opens onto a vermilion, intricately carved main hall set deep in the forest; the whole place has a hushed, ancient feel, especially on a misty early morning before the crowds. With roughly 1,900 years of history, it's also the traditional starting point of the Yoshida pilgrimage route up Mt. Fuji: the great torii here marks the trailhead where climbers once prayed before ascending, and it's the stage for the dramatic Yoshida Fire Festival each August 26–27. It's free — just walk slowly, and treat it as the active place of worship it is.

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北口本宮冨士浅間神社Open larger map·Google Maps
Opening HoursGrounds open daily · office/reception roughly 8:30–16:50
AdmissionFree
DurationAbout 30–45 min
Best TimeEarly morning for atmosphere and fewer people · striking in fresh snow or autumn · late August for the Fire Festival
EnglishLimited English — it's an atmosphere-led visit
AccessibilityFlat gravel approach through the cedar avenue; mostly walkable
FacilitiesMain hall, Zuijinmon gate, ancient cedars, climbing-safety amulets, the Yoshida-guchi trailhead torii
Getting There~20 min walk from Fujisan Station · buses from Fujisan/Kawaguchiko · near central Fujiyoshida
SuitabilityCulture, history and nature lovers · climbers starting the traditional route
Address5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0005
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Phone0555-22-0221

Good to know

  • Free, and one of the most atmospheric shrines in the Fuji area — around 1,900 years old, with a famous avenue of giant cedars.
  • It's the traditional start of the Mt. Fuji (Yoshida) pilgrimage and climb — the great torii marks the trailhead.
  • Go early morning for the quiet, misty cedar approach.
  • It's the stage of the Yoshida Fire Festival each August 26–27.