■Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City

🗻 Spot Overview

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha is the head shrine of more than 1,300 Sengen shrines across Japan and the spiritual heart of Mt. Fuji worship. Founded over a millennium ago, it features historic architecture from the early 1600s and the sacred Wakutama Pond, fed by Mt. Fuji’s underground spring water. The spacious grounds, seasonal cherry blossoms, and deep cultural significance make it an essential stop for travelers exploring the Fuji area. The shrine is also within easy walking distance from the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, allowing visitors to enjoy both sites in a single, seamless visit.

🌟 Highlights – Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha

  • Head Shrine of All Sengen Shrines
    The spiritual center of Mt. Fuji worship for over 11 centuries.
  • Historic Architecture from the Tokugawa Era
    The main hall and worship hall were rebuilt in the early 1600s under Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  • Wakutama Pond (Natural Monument)
    A crystal‑clear spring fed by Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt, designated a special natural monument.
  • Seasonal Beauty
    Over 500 cherry trees bloom in spring; autumn foliage is also spectacular.
  • Cultural Festivals
    The shrine hosts more than 159 festivals annually, including yabusame horseback archery.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Best time: morning for clear views of Mt. Fuji and fewer crowds.
  • Allow 30–60 minutes to explore the grounds and Wakutama Pond.
  • Free admission to the shrine grounds.
  • Shops & food stalls line the approach street—great for local snacks.
  • Peak seasons: cherry blossoms (March–April) and autumn leaves (November).
  • Easy access from Fujinomiya Station (10–15 min walk).

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. By Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 30–35 minutes
  • Direct and reliable; ideal for cruise passengers.
    (Driving distance approx. 33–36 km.)

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train to Fujinomiya

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
  2. JR Train
    • Shimizu → Fujinomiya（direct limited express, approx. 30–44 min depending on service）
  3. Walk
    • Fujinomiya Station → Shrine（10–15 min）

Total: approx. 1 hour.

📍 Location

Address: 1-1 Miya‑cho, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Located in central Fujinomiya, a short walk from Fujinomiya Station on the JR Minobu Line. J

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）