Most viewed - Fujinomiya 富士宮市 |
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine's second torii has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.173 views
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At Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya.163 views
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Second torii also has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.143 views
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Mt. Fuji and torii pillar.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.129 views
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Mt. Fuji from the bus on the way to Shiraito Falls.128 views
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The shrine has a varied and scenic landscape with a river, lawn, and natural spring pond.123 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.104 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.101 views
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine94 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji and a rooster. ¥100091 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.90 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. 88 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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Offertory box in front of the main shrine. That's money on the floor.87 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.87 views
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First you see Otodome Falls, big and impressive.86 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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Year of the Rooster, 201783 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.83 views
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Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka83 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka83 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.80 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. 74 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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The main road near the shrine was jammed with cars and people on New Year's Day.74 views
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They were constructing a new international facility next to the first torii.73 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji73 views
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"Fujinomiya" means "Shrine of Mt. Fuji," so the city was named after this shrine.73 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji69 views
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Mt. Fuji turning red at sunset.62 views
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Mt. Fuji at the entrance of Shiraito Falls.55 views
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JR Fujinomiya Station with Mt. Fuji in the early evening.53 views
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Shrine has this lawn where you can sit, relax, and gaze at Mt. Fuji.52 views
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Shiraito Falls has some steps to go down, then a bridge over the river.48 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond47 views
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Koban police box near the entrance of the shrine.47 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.46 views
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If you want to hold a private prayer service inside the shrine, apply here.46 views
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Omikuji45 views
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Path to the shrine crowded with people on New Year's Day 2017.44 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.44 views
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About Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池).44 views
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Bridges over Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)44 views
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Shrine maidens selling amulets.44 views
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Map of Shiraito Falls area.44 views
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Romon Gate 楼門43 views
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Worshippers lined up in front of the main shrine. Didn't take long to get here. 43 views
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Next to the eastern torii is Wakutama-ike Pond created by a natural spring (湧玉池).43 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond43 views
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Crystal clear water of Wakutama-ike Pond43 views
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Omikuji fortunes43 views
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Place to discard last year's New Year's decorations.43 views
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Buses from JR Fujinomiya Station for Shiraito Falls leave once or twice an hour. 43 views
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Long line to purify yourself at the water fountain.42 views
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Clump of volcanic rock from an eruption by Mt. Fuji.42 views
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Wakutama-ike Pond (湧玉池)42 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji ¥50042 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. 42 views
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Some tourist shops at Shiraito Falls.42 views
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Shiraito Falls 42 views
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Bus schedule back to Fujinomiya Station from Shiraito Falls.42 views
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Mt. Fuji license plate.42 views
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Mt. Fuji in the early evening.42 views
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Map of shrine grounds.41 views
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People are pure enough now to visit the shrine.41 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.41 views
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You can also enter the shrine through this eastern torii.41 views
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eastern torii.41 views
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Bridge over Wakutama-ike Pond41 views
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Itsukushima Shrine on Wakutama-ike Pond.41 views
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Shrine amulets on sale.41 views
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Barrels of sake41 views
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Traffic cones with a Mt. Fuji design.41 views
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Shiraito Falls41 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 Park41 views
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View from the main Romon Gate.40 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.40 views
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Shiraito Falls is a short walk from the Shiraito Falls bus stop.40 views
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Inside the tourist info center at Shiraito Falls.40 views
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鉾立石39 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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Rock from the South Pole brought back by Japan's exploratory ship named "Fuji."38 views
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Nice views of Mt. Fuji along the way.38 views
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