■Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida

🏔️ Spot Overview

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is one of the most important shrines dedicated to the deity of Mt. Fuji and the traditional starting point of the Yoshida Trail. With a history of over 1,900 years, the shrine features towering cedar trees, a grand torii gate, and beautifully preserved wooden buildings—many designated as Important Cultural Properties. The long stone‑lantern‑lined approach creates a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Located in Fujiyoshida City and part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site, the shrine offers a rich blend of culture, history, and sacred mountain traditions, making it a must‑visit for culturally minded travelers.

🌟 Highlights – Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

  • Historic center of Fuji worship with 1,900+ years of history
  • Traditional starting point of the Yoshida Trail to Mt. Fuji
  • Majestic cedar‑lined approach with stone lanterns
  • 11 Important Cultural Properties including the main hall
  • Seasonal beauty—especially autumn foliage and ginkgo trees

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Wear comfortable shoes—the long approach includes uneven stone paths.
  • Fujiyoshida is cooler than coastal Shizuoka; bring a light jacket.
  • Best time for photos: early morning for soft light and fewer visitors.
  • Allow 45–60 minutes to explore the grounds.
  • Closest station: Fujisan Station (20‑minute walk).

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Direct

  • Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30–40 minutes
  • Most convenient for cruise passengers with limited time.

2.Public Transportation

If you plan to reach your destination using public transportation, please expect the one-way trip to take at least 3 hours and more.
For this reason, we do not recommend this option for guests who do not plan to stay overnight at the port of call.

📍 Location

Address:
5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Located in Fujiyoshida City near the base of Mt. Fuji, a short walk from Fujisan Station.

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）