Travelers browsing a summer craft and produce market on a shrine approach near Mount Fuji

Fujiyoshida Sannichi Market 2026: Shrine-Approach Market on August 16

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Information checked: August 4, 2026, 8:30 AM JST.

Fujiyoshida’s monthly Sannichi Market returns on Sunday, August 16, 2026, along the approach to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine. The small market combines handmade goods, old books, farm produce, and sweets in a historic World Heritage setting.

Short answerThe market runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on August 16 at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, 5558 Kamiyoshida. The official tourism guide says the Asama Jinja-mae bus stop is about a one-minute walk from the venue.

Key Facts For Travelers

Affected areaKitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine approach, Fujiyoshida.
DateSunday, August 16, 2026.
Hours10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Market goodsHandmade crafts, farm produce, old books, and sweets.

What To Expect

This is a compact local market rather than a large festival. Stalls sell a changing mix of handmade items, agricultural products, secondhand books, and confectionery, so specific products are not guaranteed throughout the day.

The venue is the shrine approach itself. Visitors should keep the central route clear, follow vendor and shrine instructions, and treat the surrounding sacred space respectfully even while shopping.

Access And Timing

The official guide places the market at 5558 Kamiyoshida. From Fujisan Station, take a bus serving the shrine area and get off at Asama Jinja-mae; the listed walk is about one minute.

Road access is about five minutes from either Kawaguchiko IC or Fujiyoshida IC under normal conditions, but the event page does not promise dedicated market parking. Public transport is the safer plan if you do not need a car for the rest of the day.

Traveler Actions

  • Visit between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 16.
  • Arrive earlier if local produce or a particular type of handmade item is important to you.
  • Use the Asama Jinja-mae bus stop for the shortest listed walk from public transport.
  • Do not assume dedicated event parking; verify current shrine-area parking rules before driving.
  • Keep the shrine approach clear and observe normal worship-site etiquette while browsing.

Official Sources

Update History

  • August 4, 2026: Created from the official August date, market hours, venue, goods, address, and access information.