Fujizuka (富士塚) are small mounds, commonly found in and around Tokyo, which represent Mount Fuji.
During the Edo period, a cult arose around the mountain, one of whose
major devotional rites was to climb to the peak. Pilgrims who were
unable through age or infirmity to climb Mount Fuji would ascend one of
these surrogates instead.[1][2]
They were usually around ten feet high.[3]
Some were also situated so as to provide pleasant views of their surrounding area, such as the Moto-Fuji at Meguro.[4]
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Asama shrine and Fujizuka (2)
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]
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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