Ise Jingu Naiku (Inner Shrine)
Uji, Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan Shinto
Japan’s most sacred Shinto sanctuary, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and central to the Ise pilgrimage tradition.
Shinto Grand ShrineShintoUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
富士山本宮浅間大社 · Fujisan Hongu Sengen Grand Shrine
Head shrine of more than 1,300 Sengen shrines and a historic pilgrimage gateway for worship of Mount Fuji.
Sacred Place Overview
About Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the principal Sengen shrine at the foot of Mount Fuji and a major component of Fuji worship traditions.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeShinto Grand Shrine
Religious TraditionShinto
LocationMiyacho, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
ArchitectureSengen-zukuri main sanctuary form
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionShinto
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
JNTO describes the shrine’s origins as ancient and notes surviving structures built under Tokugawa Ieyasu in the early 17th century.
Sacred Tradition
Shrine tradition connects its origin with rites intended to pacify the divine power of Mount Fuji during periods of volcanic activity. This is a religious interpretation of natural events.
Editorial Context
Significance: Head shrine of the Sengen network and historically a starting point for Mount Fuji pilgrimage.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Sengen-zukuri main sanctuary form · Fujisan · UNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Worship & Practices
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Entry / Accessfree
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
Access overview
About 15 minutes on foot from Fujinomiya Station. | Nearest rail: Fujinomiya Station
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- Last checked
- September 23, 2026
- Primary source
- JNTO