An Asama shrine (浅間神社 Asama jinja, Sengen jinja) is a type of Shinto Shrine in Japan centered around the worship of the kami of volcanos in general, and Mount Fuji in particular.[1]
Almost all Asama Shrines are within sight of Mount Fuji.
Where this is
not possible because of distance or obstructions, a miniature replica of
Mount Fuji known as a Fujizuka (富士塚) made from rocks from the mountain was often erected within the shrine grounds.
The primary kami at Asama shrines is Konohanasakuya-hime. It is believed that she will keep Mount Fuji from erupting.
The head of all Asama shrines is the Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, located in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.[2]
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