Arahata Fuji Shrine (荒幡富士神社, Arahata no Fuji Jinja) is a Shintō shrine in Tokorozawa city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is noteworthy as a scale reproduction of Mount Fuji that can be easily climbed and offers views of the actual Mount Fuji and surrounding areas from the top.

Arahata Fuji Shrine
(荒幡の富士神社)
Arahata Fuji from below
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
LocationTokorozawa, Saitama
Arahata Fuji Shrine is located in Japan
Arahata Fuji Shrine
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates35°46′25.84″N 139°26′45.01″E / 35.7738444°N 139.4458361°E / 35.7738444; 139.4458361
Glossary of Shinto

History

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Arahata Fuji was built in the 1880s by the local population at a time when visiting and climbing the actual Mount Fuji was out of the reach of most Japanese.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "To Mt. Arahata Fuji".