Admission
Free
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture
At a Glance
The current main buildings were constructed by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1604 as a thank-offering after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara, making them over 400 years old.
The Wakutama Pond's crystal-clear spring water takes decades to filter through Mount Fuji's volcanic rock, emerging so pure and cold that pilgrims once purified themselves here before climbing.
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Visit the湧玉池 (Wakutama Pond) on the east side of the main hall to see the crystal-clear sacred spring water that flows from Mount Fuji after being naturally filtered through lava over many years, and you can even collect御神水 (sacred water) to drink.
Plan your visit during late February to early March if possible to see the河津桜 (Kawazu cherry blossoms) in full bloom on the shrine grounds, which bloom earlier than typical cherry blossoms.
Combine your shrine visit with a walk to the nearby Fujisan World Heritage Center and Omiya Yokocho area, which are within easy walking distance and provide deeper context about Mount Fuji's cultural significance.
Try the unique water fortune telling (水占い) by dipping the special paper into the sacred spring water to reveal your fortune, which is a distinctive experience at this shrine due to its pure Mount Fuji spring water.
Take advantage of the free parking for the first 30 minutes, which is usually enough time for a basic visit, but plan for paid parking if you want to explore the湧玉池 (Wakutama Pond) and nearby World Heritage Center thoroughly.
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Fascinating facts about this place
The current main buildings were constructed by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1604 as a thank-offering after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara, making them over 400 years old.
The Wakutama Pond's crystal-clear spring water takes decades to filter through Mount Fuji's volcanic rock, emerging so pure and cold that pilgrims once purified themselves here before climbing.
The shrine owns the entire summit of Mount Fuji above the 8th station, making it one of the few religious institutions in Japan to own the top of a mountain as sacred land.
This shrine was founded to calm Mount Fuji's volcanic eruptions, serving as a spiritual guardian to pacify the mountain's destructive power through prayer and ritual.
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