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The Arakura-Fuji-Sengen Shrine was founded in 705, it is one of the venerable shrines in Yamanashi prefecture. Since Mt. Fuji has such close ties to the shrine, the scenery of the Arakura-Fuji-Sengen Shrine can be enjoyed as if it is watching over Mt. Fuji.
In the year 705, the shrine was enshrined as the guardian deity in the Kainokuni-Yatsushirogun-Arakura-kyo*1 area as Fuji north exit town known as Fuji-Kitaguchi-Kyo*1. In 807, during the great eruption of Mt. Fuji, a fire extinguishing festival took place for the country's peace and security. During the Sengoku Era (Civil War era), the father of Shingen Takeda, Nobutora Takeda, captured a camp in Niikurayama during the war with Hojo, in the precinct of Arakurayama, he dedicated a sword because they prayed for victory, and won the war.
3353 Niikura, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, Japan 〒403-0011
0555-23-2001
Mikoto of Konohana Sakuyahime：Shinto god of agriculture, maritime safety, easy childbirth, shrine blessing for conception. Mikoto of Ohyamasumi：Protection of mountain forests and fish farming by the shinto god Mikoto of Ninigi：Abundant harvest, stock breeding, national peace and security, and peace and prosperity in the household
Inner Shrine・Auxiliary shrine (dedicated to a deity close-related to that of a main shrine)・Subordinate shrine・Monument to the fallen
The Arakura-Fuji-Sengen Shrine was on the front cover of the Michelin guide once and has not only gained national recognition within Japan, but also became known to foreigners as well, and many foreign tourists visit the shrine. The best view from this shrine is with the combination of cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji together. In order to enjoy the view with Mt. Fuji and the cherry blossoms, it is important to grasp the cherry blossom bloom forecast. On the official Arakura-Fuji-Sengen website, the cherry blossom blooming information is uploaded on the shrine’s blog page in detail. The latest forecast on the blooming of cherry blossoms can be found on the shrine’s blog page in detail.
JR Tokyo Station→Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line, limited express Kaiji, (about 80 minutes ride) )→ Transfer for
Fuji express line Otsuki Station → Shimo-Yoshida Station (Fujikyu line,
about 40 minutes ride) From Shimo-Yoshida station, about 20 minutes Walk to the shrine.
Arakura Fuji-Sengen Shrine official website：
