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Overview
Built to quiet the great Jogan eruption. The seven cedars along its approach are a prefectural Natural Monument.
About this place
Kawaguchi Asama Shrine is a shrine in Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi. It is a candidate for an Engishiki-listed shrine (Myojin Taisha), and its former shrine rank was prefectural shrine. It is one of the Asama shrines found across Japan. Its religious corporation name in the register is Asama Shrine. It stands on the northern foot of Mount Fuji, backed by the Misaka Mountains and facing Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchi. It is registered as a World Cultural Heritage site as part of the component assets of 'Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration'. Its registered name is 'Kawaguchi Asama Shrine'.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：865 Designation：World Cultural Heritage Site Blessings：Mountain worship, Warding off evil
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source asamajinja.or.jp ↗Before you go
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