[Touring] [Shizuoka Prefecture] Motorcycle trip to Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha! A solo trip with a sense of dignity and history

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What is Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha?

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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the main shrine of Mt. Fuji, located in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is a shrine located at the foot of Mt. Fuji with a beautiful vermilion main building. It is the main shrine of Sengen Shrines all over Japan, and is crowded with many worshipers.

Route to Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is conveniently accessed by car or motorcycle.

By car, exit the Chuo Expressway at Fujinomiya IC and follow National Route 139 towards Fujinomiya. After that, transfer from National Route 139 to Prefectural Route 18 and get off at “Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha,” which is the entrance to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, and you will soon arrive at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.

If you are riding a motorcycle, get off the Chuo Expressway at Fujinomiya IC and continue along National Route 139 towards Fujinomiya. After that, transfer from National Route 139 to Prefectural Route 18 and get off at “Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha,” which is the entrance to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, and you will soon arrive at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.

Highlights of Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

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The highlight of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is definitely the vermilion-colored shrine building.

The main shrine was rebuilt by Tokugawa Ieyasu and is designated as a national important cultural property. There are also many attractions within the precincts, such as the worship hall and tower gate.

Motorcycle parking lot at Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a parking lot exclusively for worshipers, but motorcycles are not allowed. Although it is a little far away, we will use the paid Kanda River Tourist Parking Lot. The fee is 100 yen for 3 hours, and 100 yen per hour thereafter.

I think it’s a good idea to take a break during your trip.

Summary

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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is a charming shrine where you can see Mt. Fuji up close. Be sure to stop by when you’re touring by bike.