Kawaguchi Sengen Jinja
📍 Yamanashi, Kawaguchi 1 · Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Kawaguchi Sengen Jinja is an ancient shrine boasting over a thousand years of history as a sacred site of Mount Fuji worship. Dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, it has long been cherished as the departure point for those climbing Mount Fuji. The shrine grounds are home to a magnificent grove of towering cedar trees, with some exceeding 1,200 years in age. Their solemn presence overwhelms all who visit. Located at the foot of Mount Fuji in a sacred setting, this shrine has received deep reverence from the imperial court and samurai warriors alike throughout history, standing as the very heart of Mount Fuji worship and a place of authentic spiritual power.
Benefits
Safe childbirthFertility blessingRomantic connectionsFamily safetyProtection from fireSafe mountain climbingFulfillment of wishes
