Morjima Itsukushima Sengen Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Enshrines Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto and Konohanasakuya-hime-no-mikoto.
• Formed in 1891 by a merger of two shrines.
• Formerly known as Morishima Benzaiten Shrine.

What to see

• A main hall.
• A worship hall, which also serves as a public warehouse.

When to go

• Goshi-sai festival is held on May 2nd.
• Autumn Grand Festival is held on October 16th.

Getting there

• 20-minute walk from JR Tokaido Line Fuji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.