Mt.Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

Fujisan Honpo Sengen Taisha

It is the head shrine of the more than 1300 Sengen shrines across the country. It is the Ichinomiya of Suruga Province (formerly a government-sponsored shrine) and the oldest shrine in the Tokai region.
The sacred object is Mount Fuji, and the enshrined deity is Konohana no Sakuya Hime no Mikoto (also known as Asama no Okami).
The main hall, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, and Wakutama Pond, which springs from the melting snow of Mt. Fuji within the temple grounds, is a national special natural monument.
Events held here include the Autumn Annual Festival (in November), the Yabusame Festival (in May) which began as a dedication by Minamoto no Yoritomo, and the Mount Fuji Opening Ceremony (in July).

Recommended points

Cherry Blossom Festival: Usually held from late March to early April
Opening Ceremony for Mt. Fuji: July 7th every year
Yabusame Festival: May 5th, 4th, and 5th each year
Fujinomiya Festival: November 11rd, 3th, and 4th each year