What is Fujinomiya?
Fujinomiya
With Mt. Fuji
Fujinomiya City has flourished since ancient times as a temple town of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the center of worship of Mt. Fuji. Several components of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site are dotted within the city.
Environment created by height difference
Fujinomiya City boasts the greatest elevation difference in Japan. The magnificent natural formations created by Mt. Fuji and the abundant spring waters have enriched people's lives and brought about the development of industry, trout farming, and agriculture.
Rich ingredients grown on Mount Fuji
Food is one of the joys of travel. This fertile region, nurtured by pure spring water, is blessed with an abundance of ingredients, including agriculture, dairy farming, and fisheries, as well as a well-developed food processing industry, including noodle making.
Recommended sightseeing spots in Fujinomiya
Nature experience
There are a wide variety of experience facilities available, from outdoor activities such as paragliding, hang gliding, trekking, rafting, and camping, to leisure activities such as interacting with animals and tea picking.
People and Festivals
The city is bustling with many festivals throughout the year, including the Fujinomiya Festival, where the Fujinomiya Bayashi music, an intangible folk cultural asset designated by Shizuoka Prefecture, rings out throughout the town, as well as the Yabusame Festival and the Sacred Fire Festival.
Landscape with Mt. Fuji
The diverse landscapes that can be enjoyed with Mt. Fuji are unique to Fujinomiya, which stretches from the western foot to the southern foot. There are many photo spots for Mt. Fuji throughout the four seasons, and you can enjoy various views of Mt. Fuji.
Fuji mountain climbing
Fujinomiya City has long been the starting point for pilgrimages to Mt. Fuji. During the summer climbing season from July 7th to September 10th, the city is bustling with climbers. At the summit of the Fujinomiya route is the Okumiya Shrine of Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.
Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site
Fujinomiya City is home to six components of the Mount Fuji World Heritage Site. You can feel the breath of Mount Fuji as an object of worship and a source of artistic inspiration.