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Mount Fuji (Shinto Shrine and Summit)

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Visit Mount Fuji (Shinto Shrine and Summit): Japan's Iconic Natural and Spiritual Landmark
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Did You Know These Facts About Mount Fuji (Shinto Shrine and Summit) ?

Every summer, thousands of pilgrims and tourists climb Mount Fuji to witness the sunrise from its summit, an act considered a pilgrimage reflecting Shinto and Buddhist beliefs in purification.

The mountain is home to several Shinto shrines, including Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, located at the base, which honors Princess Konohanasakuya, the Shinto deity associated with Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji was added to the World Heritage List as a Cultural Site in 2013.

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, is considered a sacred site in Shinto tradition and has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries.

The iconic perfectly conical shape of Mount Fuji has made it a symbol of Japan and a frequent subject of Japanese art.

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Latitude: 35.3606

Longitude: 138.7274

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