Culture · Day tripFujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
Photo: Jean Tang / Google
From the pier
~40–50 min train to Fujinomiya + 10 min walk
Cost
Free
Hours
Grounds daytime
Closed
Grounds always open
English
Limited signage
Reservation
Not needed

The head shrine of some 1,300 Sengen shrines nationwide and the traditional trailhead for climbing Fuji, with a spring-fed sacred pond fed by the mountain’s snowmelt. A short walk from the World Heritage Centre, so the two combine into one Fujinomiya day trip.

Where it is & how to get there

From Hinode Pier: ~40–50 min train to Fujinomiya + 10 min walk. Tap the map to open live directions on your phone.

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Questions about Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha

How do I get to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha from Shimizu cruise port?

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is ~40–50 min train to Fujinomiya + 10 min walk from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.

How much does Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha cost?

Free. Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.

The one rule

Be back on board at least 60 minutes before departure. Every itinerary on this site is designed around your all-aboard time, not around opening hours.

Will you see Fuji?

Mt. Fuji is clearly visible roughly 3–4 days out of 10, best in early morning. Check the official live camera before you commit to a view-based plan — and see our Plan B.

Ship schedule

See which cruises call at Shimizu in 2026, and when — times verified against the official port schedule. Note: if your ship docks at Okitsu Pier, walking out is not permitted — plan transport ahead.