Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine Hatsumode

About this event

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine is one of the constituent assets of the Mount Fuji World Heritage site and a prestigious shrine representing Fujiyoshida. Walking along the approach surrounded by thick-trunked cedar trees, you will be greeted by the "Fuji-san Otorii", one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan. The worship hall (Haiden) is decorated with votive offerings reflecting Mt. Fuji worship, and the main sanctuary (Honden) features splendid decorations crafted with intricate skill. Flanking the worship hall stand the sacred trees "Fuji Taro Sugi" (cedar) and "Meoto Hinoki" (cypress), each roughly 1,000 years old, conveying the grandeur and mystery of nature and history. Every year on July 1, the "Oyama-biraki" (mountain opening) is held, and on August 26 and 27, the "Yoshida Fire Festival", one of Japan's three unique festivals, takes place. In 2017 (Heisei 29), the Haiden and other structures were newly designated as Important Cultural Properties, bringing the total to 11 Important Cultural Property buildings.\n\nFor Hatsumode, New Year visits will be held from January 1 to January 3, 2027. During this period, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine bustles with many worshippers paying their first shrine visits. Shrine priests perform New Year prayers, and amulets and talismans are distributed, allowing visitors to pray for sound health, family safety, and well-being throughout the year. In addition, food stalls lining the shrine grounds heighten the Hatsumode atmosphere. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, you can celebrate the start of the new year in a solemn and serene atmosphere.

Venue

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi 403-0005