Konohanasakuya-hime and Asama Shrines: The Goddess of Mount Fuji and Cherry Blossoms
Konohanasakuya-hime is the principal deity of Asama shrines, enshrined as the goddess of Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, safe childbirth, and protection from fire. This guide explores her mythology and the spiritual network of over 1,300 Asama shrines across Japan, centered on Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha.