Most viewed - Fujinomiya 富士宮市 |
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine's second torii has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.182 views
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At Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya.174 views
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Second torii also has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.151 views
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Mt. Fuji and torii pillar.137 views
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Mt. Fuji from the bus on the way to Shiraito Falls.137 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.133 views
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The shrine has a varied and scenic landscape with a river, lawn, and natural spring pond.127 views
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Red Mt. Fuji at sunset in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.123 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.112 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.109 views
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine107 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. 97 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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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji and a rooster. ¥100096 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.94 views
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Offertory box in front of the main shrine. That's money on the floor.94 views
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First you see Otodome Falls, big and impressive.93 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.92 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.91 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.90 views
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Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka90 views
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Year of the Rooster, 201789 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka89 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.86 views
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"Fujinomiya" means "Shrine of Mt. Fuji," so the city was named after this shrine.84 views
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The main road near the shrine was jammed with cars and people on New Year's Day.80 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. 79 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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They were constructing a new international facility next to the first torii.79 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji77 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji74 views
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Mt. Fuji turning red at sunset.68 views
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JR Fujinomiya Station with Mt. Fuji in the early evening.62 views
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Mt. Fuji at the entrance of Shiraito Falls.61 views
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Shrine has this lawn where you can sit, relax, and gaze at Mt. Fuji.59 views
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Koban police box near the entrance of the shrine.54 views
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Next to the eastern torii is Wakutama-ike Pond created by a natural spring (湧玉池).53 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.53 views
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Omikuji53 views
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If you want to hold a private prayer service inside the shrine, apply here.53 views
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Shiraito Falls has some steps to go down, then a bridge over the river.53 views
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Path to the shrine crowded with people on New Year's Day 2017.52 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond52 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond52 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.52 views
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Shiraito Falls52 views
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Romon Gate 楼門51 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.51 views
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eastern torii.51 views
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Bridges over Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)51 views
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Bus schedule back to Fujinomiya Station from Shiraito Falls.51 views
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View from the main Romon Gate.50 views
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Worshippers lined up in front of the main shrine. Didn't take long to get here. 50 views
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Rock from the South Pole brought back by Japan's exploratory ship named "Fuji."50 views
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About Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池).50 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji ¥50050 views
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Barrels of sake50 views
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Place to discard last year's New Year's decorations.50 views
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Some tourist shops at Shiraito Falls.50 views
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Map of Shiraito Falls area.50 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)49 views
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Omikuji fortunes49 views
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Buses from JR Fujinomiya Station for Shiraito Falls leave once or twice an hour. 49 views
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Shiraito Falls 49 views
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Mt. Fuji in the early evening.49 views
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鉾立石48 views
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Crystal clear water of Wakutama-ike Pond48 views
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Shiraito Falls is one of Japan 100 Famous Waterfalls. It's a short bus ride from JR Fujinomiya Station with bus stops and a view of Mt. Fuji. 48 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka. "Shiraito" means "white threads" in Japanese. It refers to the numerous slivers of water falling. This is one of Japan's most famous waterfalls also part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park48 views
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People are pure enough now to visit the shrine.47 views
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Clump of volcanic rock from an eruption by Mt. Fuji.47 views
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You can also enter the shrine through this eastern torii.47 views
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Itsukushima Shrine on Wakutama-ike Pond.47 views
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Long line to purify yourself at the water fountain.46 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.46 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond46 views
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Shrine amulets on sale.46 views
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Traffic cones with a Mt. Fuji design.46 views
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Shiraito Falls is a short walk from the Shiraito Falls bus stop.46 views
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Inside the tourist info center at Shiraito Falls.46 views
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Map of shrine grounds.45 views
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鉾立石45 views
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The water flows from Mt. Fuji's runoff between layers of rock. So the water is flowing through the rock layers. Interesting phenomenon.45 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.44 views
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Nice views of Mt. Fuji along the way.44 views
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Mt. Fuji license plate.44 views
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