Most viewed - Fujinomiya 富士宮市 |
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine's second torii has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.176 views
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At Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya.167 views
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Second torii also has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.146 views
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Mt. Fuji and torii pillar.133 views
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Mt. Fuji from the bus on the way to Shiraito Falls.131 views
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People pray for Good health, good job, prosperity, good school, good marriage partner (even though fewer people are getting married in Japan), etc.130 views
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The shrine has a varied and scenic landscape with a river, lawn, and natural spring pond.125 views
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Red Mt. Fuji at sunset in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.116 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.108 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.105 views
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine99 views
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Mt. Fuji peeking through buildings in front of JR Fujinomiya Station. The shrine is a short walk from JR Fujinomiya Station.92 views
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The shrine's first torii has a nice view of Mt. Fuji. Visited the shrine on New Year's Day 2017. 92 viewsMt. Fuji (Japan's highest and most revered mountain) has a Shinto shrine on the summit, and it belongs to Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya.
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji and a rooster. ¥100092 views
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Offertory box in front of the main shrine. That's money on the floor.90 views
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First you see Otodome Falls, big and impressive.89 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.88 views
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The high structure is the main shrine (Honden) standing 13 meters high. Built in 1604 by Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the distinctive sengen-zukuri style.87 views
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Year of the Rooster, 201786 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.85 views
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Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka85 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka84 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.82 views
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Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha is the Shinto shrine that basically owns Mt. Fuji, especially the summit area of the mountain. 77 viewsJR Fujinomiya Station is the closest train station to the shrine, but from Tokyo, it's most convenient to take a bus from Tokyo Station to Fujinomiya Station, taking about 2.5 hours for a little over ¥2,000.
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Poem about Mt. Fuji77 views
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They were constructing a new international facility next to the first torii.76 views
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"Fujinomiya" means "Shrine of Mt. Fuji," so the city was named after this shrine.76 views
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The main road near the shrine was jammed with cars and people on New Year's Day.74 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji70 views
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Mt. Fuji turning red at sunset.64 views
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Mt. Fuji at the entrance of Shiraito Falls.57 views
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Shrine has this lawn where you can sit, relax, and gaze at Mt. Fuji.55 views
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JR Fujinomiya Station with Mt. Fuji in the early evening.54 views
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Shiraito Falls has some steps to go down, then a bridge over the river.50 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond48 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.48 views
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Omikuji48 views
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Koban police box near the entrance of the shrine.48 views
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Path to the shrine crowded with people on New Year's Day 2017.47 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.47 views
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If you want to hold a private prayer service inside the shrine, apply here.47 views
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About Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池).46 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)46 views
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Bridges over Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)46 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond46 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.46 views
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Worshippers lined up in front of the main shrine. Didn't take long to get here. 45 views
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eastern torii.45 views
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Next to the eastern torii is Wakutama-ike Pond created by a natural spring (湧玉池).45 views
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Barrels of sake45 views
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Omikuji fortunes45 views
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Map of Shiraito Falls area.45 views
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Mt. Fuji in the early evening.45 views
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鉾立石44 views
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鉾立石44 views
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People are pure enough now to visit the shrine.44 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond44 views
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Crystal clear water of Wakutama-ike Pond44 views
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Itsukushima Shrine on Wakutama-ike Pond.44 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji ¥50044 views
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Place to discard last year's New Year's decorations.44 views
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Buses from JR Fujinomiya Station for Shiraito Falls leave once or twice an hour. 44 views
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Some tourist shops at Shiraito Falls.44 views
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View from the main Romon Gate.43 views
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Romon Gate 楼門43 views
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Long line to purify yourself at the water fountain.43 views
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The shrine is dedicated to a goddess being a guardian deity for fire prevention, safe childbirth, ocean voyages, fishing, farming, and weaving.43 views
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Clump of volcanic rock from an eruption by Mt. Fuji.43 views
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Shrine amulets on sale.43 views
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Traffic cones with a Mt. Fuji design.43 views
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Shiraito Falls is one of Japan 100 Famous Waterfalls. It's a short bus ride from JR Fujinomiya Station with bus stops and a view of Mt. Fuji. 43 views
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Shiraito Falls43 views
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Shiraito Falls 43 views
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Bus schedule back to Fujinomiya Station from Shiraito Falls.43 views
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Mt. Fuji license plate.43 views
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Map of shrine grounds.42 views
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How to purify yourself at the shrine's water fountain. Pour the water into your hand, and sip it from your hand.42 views
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Rock from the South Pole brought back by Japan's exploratory ship named "Fuji."42 views
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Shiraito Falls is a short walk from the Shiraito Falls bus stop.42 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka. "Shiraito" means "white threads" in Japanese. It refers to the numerous slivers of water falling. This is one of Japan's most famous waterfalls also part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park42 views
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You can also enter the shrine through this eastern torii.41 views
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Inside the tourist info center at Shiraito Falls.41 views
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Nice views of Mt. Fuji along the way.40 views
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The water flows from Mt. Fuji's runoff between layers of rock. So the water is flowing through the rock layers. Interesting phenomenon.39 views
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