#author("2020-03-11T10:14:43+09:00","default:Group2","Group2") #author("2020-03-11T10:15:07+09:00","default:Group2","Group2") ** Tokai・Chubu Region(Nagoya) Eight Shrines [#adc85271] *** &size(20){Shrine name:Arakura-Fuji-Sengen Shrine}; [#i570f2cc] *** &size(16){Overview}; [#g8506cdd] &size(16){The Arakura-Fuji-Sengen Shrine was founded in 705, it is one of the venerable shrines in Yamanashi prefecture.&br; 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.} The Arakura-Fuji-Sengen Shrine was founded in 705, it is one of the venerable shrines in Yamanashi prefecture.&br; 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. *** History・About the Shrine name [#z52ac1ae] 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.&br; In 807, during the great eruption of Mt. Fuji, a fire extinguishing festival took place for the country's peace and security.&br; 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. *** Location [#l4d64ab5] 3353 Niikura, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, Japan 〒403-0011 *** Phone Number [#d88f7e0b] 0555-23-2001 *** Enshrined Deity・Blessing [#n2c3d1c1] Mikoto of Konohana Sakuyahime:Shinto god of agriculture, maritime safety, easy childbirth, shrine blessing for conception.&br; Mikoto of Ohyamasumi:Protection of mountain forests and fish farming by the shinto god&br; Mikoto of Ninigi:Abundant harvest, stock breeding, national peace and security, and peace and prosperity in the household *** Religous Service Object [#yef75695] Inner Shrine・Auxiliary shrine (dedicated to a deity close-related to that of a main shrine)・Subordinate shrine・Monument to the fallen *** Sacred Rites Schedule [#xe34b610] -January 1st :Seitan-Sai (New year's ceremony) -February 3rd:Setsubun-Sai (Bean throwing ceremony) -February 17th:Kinen-Sai (Prayer service for an abundant harvest) March 21st: Shunbun-Sai (Spring Equinox Day) -Third Saturday and Sunday of April:Sakura-Matsuri (Cherry Blossom festival) -April 19th: Shun-Sai Reidai-Sai (Annual Spring festival) -September 23rd: Shubun-Sai (Autumn Equinox Day) -November 15th:Shichigosan Matsuri (7-5-3 year old coming of age festival) -November 23rd:Shinjyo-Sai "Niiname-Sai?" (Harvest Festival) -December 23rd:Tenchosetsu-Sai) (Heisei Emperor's Birthday festival) -December 31st:Ooharai-Joya-Sai (New Year's Eve Festival) *** Special Mentions [#h750070a] 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.&br; In order to enjoy the view with Mt. Fuji and the cherry blossoms, it is important to grasp the cherry blossom bloom forecast.&br; On the official Arakura-Fuji-Sengen website, the cherry blossom blooming information is uploaded on the shrine’s blog page in detail.&br; The latest forecast on the blooming of cherry blossoms can be found on the shrine’s blog page in detail.&br; &ref(http://www.jinjapedia.org/image/img/tokai-chubu/arakurafuji-01.jpg,nolink,80x80); &ref(http://www.jinjapedia.org/image/img/tokai-chubu/arakurafuji-02.jpg,nolink,80x80); &ref(http://www.jinjapedia.org/image/img/tokai-chubu/arakurafuji-03.jpg,nolink,80x80); &ref(http://www.jinjapedia.org/image/img/tokai-chubu/arakurafuji-04.jpg,nolink,80x80); &br; * ''Directions '' [#y9d19941] JR Tokyo Station→Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line, limited express Kaiji, (about 80 minutes ride) )→ Transfer for &br; Fuji express line Otsuki Station → Shimo-Yoshida Station (Fujikyu line, &br; about 40 minutes ride) From Shimo-Yoshida station, about 20 minutes Walk to the shrine. &ref(http://www.jinjapedia.org/image/img/tokai-chubu/arakurafuji-01.jpg,right,80x80); * ''External Links(Official Website) '' [#y9d19941] Arakura Fuji-Sengen Shrine official website:&br; - URL -- https://www.arakurafujisengen.com/blank-1 - メールアドレス -- foo@example.org