The Tranquil Time Guarded by Ancient Cedars: Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

When visiting Fujiyoshida, besides admiring Mount Fuji, the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is a must-visit spiritual haven.✨ As you step onto the path surrounded by thousand-year-old cedars 🌲, light filters through the leaves, creating a serene and solemn atmosphere, as if time slows down. The vermilion shrine stands out vividly amidst the greenery, with ancient stone lanterns, a sacred water pavilion, and the thousand-year-old "Fuji Taro Cedar" and "Married Couple Hinoki" scattered throughout the grounds.🌲 Autumn adds even more charm, with stunning maple leaves 🍁, ancient sacred trees, and a massive golden ginkgo tree creating a breathtaking scene. It is recommended to walk in from the parking lot at the entrance, passing by the Kakugyo no Tateishi Stone and then along the cedar-lined path to the shrine. It’s a comfortable and tranquil journey. This is a sacred place where one can truly find peace.