Most viewed - Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine on New Year's Day 富士山本宮浅間大社 |
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine's second torii has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.172 views
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At Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya.161 views
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Second torii also has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.141 views
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Mt. Fuji and torii pillar.129 views
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People pray for Good health, good job, prosperity, good school, good marriage partner (even though fewer people are getting married in Japan), etc.126 views
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The shrine has a varied and scenic landscape with a river, lawn, and natural spring pond.120 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.102 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.100 views
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine93 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji and a rooster. ¥100089 views
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Mt. Fuji peeking through buildings in front of JR Fujinomiya Station. The shrine is a short walk from JR Fujinomiya Station.88 views
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The shrine's first torii has a nice view of Mt. Fuji. Visited the shrine on New Year's Day 2017. 88 viewsMt. Fuji (Japan's highest and most revered mountain) has a Shinto shrine on the summit, and it belongs to Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya.
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Offertory box in front of the main shrine. That's money on the floor.86 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.84 views
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Year of the Rooster, 201783 views
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The high structure is the main shrine (Honden) standing 13 meters high. Built in 1604 by Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the distinctive sengen-zukuri style.82 views
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Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha is the Shinto shrine that basically owns Mt. Fuji, especially the summit area of the mountain. 72 viewsJR Fujinomiya Station is the closest train station to the shrine, but from Tokyo, it's most convenient to take a bus from Tokyo Station to Fujinomiya Station, taking about 2.5 hours for a little over ¥2,000.
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The main road near the shrine was jammed with cars and people on New Year's Day.72 views
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They were constructing a new international facility next to the first torii.71 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji71 views
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"Fujinomiya" means "Shrine of Mt. Fuji," so the city was named after this shrine.71 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji68 views
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Mt. Fuji turning red at sunset.60 views
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Shrine has this lawn where you can sit, relax, and gaze at Mt. Fuji.48 views
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Koban police box near the entrance of the shrine.46 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond44 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.44 views
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If you want to hold a private prayer service inside the shrine, apply here.44 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.43 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond43 views
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Omikuji43 views
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Path to the shrine crowded with people on New Year's Day 2017.42 views
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Next to the eastern torii is Wakutama-ike Pond created by a natural spring (湧玉池).42 views
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About Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池).42 views
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Bridges over Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)42 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.42 views
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Omikuji fortunes42 views
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Place to discard last year's New Year's decorations.42 views
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Long line to purify yourself at the water fountain.41 views
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Clump of volcanic rock from an eruption by Mt. Fuji.41 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji ¥50041 views
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Traffic cones with a Mt. Fuji design.41 views
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Map of shrine grounds.40 views
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Romon Gate 楼門40 views
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People are pure enough now to visit the shrine.40 views
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Worshippers lined up in front of the main shrine. Didn't take long to get here. 40 views
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The shrine is dedicated to a goddess being a guardian deity for fire prevention, safe childbirth, ocean voyages, fishing, farming, and weaving.40 views
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eastern torii.40 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)40 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond40 views
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Crystal clear water of Wakutama-ike Pond40 views
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Itsukushima Shrine on Wakutama-ike Pond.40 views
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Shrine amulets on sale.40 views
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View from the main Romon Gate.39 views
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How to purify yourself at the shrine's water fountain. Pour the water into your hand, and sip it from your hand.39 views
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You can also enter the shrine through this eastern torii.39 views
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Barrels of sake39 views
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鉾立石38 views
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鉾立石38 views
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Rock from the South Pole brought back by Japan's exploratory ship named "Fuji."38 views
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