Sengen Shrine

Sengen Shrine, also known as Asama Shrine, is a significant Shintō shrine located in Fujinomiya, Japan, at the western foot of Mount Fuji. It has been a central site for the worship of Mount Fuji since the 9th century. The shrine's development was supported by Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Edo period, who established an inner shrine, a hall of worship, and a torii gate. Fujinomiya has historically prospered due to pilgrims and tourists drawn to the shrine, and it remains a primary starting point for those climbing Mount Fuji. The shrine is part of the Sengen (Asama) shrine network dedicated to the goddess Konohanasakuya-hime, serving both as a place of worship and to appease the volcano's power.12