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Sacred places of Mt.Fuji worship-Oshino Hakkai ＆ Fuji Shrine
Joined 2017
Mt. Fuji is known worldwide as a mountain brimming with natural beauty. Besides this, Mt. Fuji has been revered as a sacred mountain since ancient times. This tour gives you a great opportunity to feel the essence of Mt. Fuji worship by visiting two places - “Oshino Hakkai spring ponds" and Fuji Sengen Sengen shrine.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kawaguchiko station
Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Meet at Kawaguchiko station and head for "Oshino Hakkai spring ponds" by bus. (Bus ride: 25 minutes One-way fare: 560jpy)
Toenji temple near Oshino Hakkai spring ponds
- Join the table and chair-style tea ceremony and enjoy matcha green tea you make on your own
＊Approx. one-hour experience
＊The optional activities you can do at the temple are as follows:
1) Sutra-copying (1,000jpy per person/45 minutes)
2) Zen meditation (1,000jpy per person/45 minutes)
- The booking is required in advance.
- You can’t join either activities when the monks are busy conducting Buddhist services.
Thank you for your understanding.
Oshino Hakkai spring ponds
＊Approx. 80-minute walking tour
- Rain and meltwater that fall on Mount Fuji filter through layers of lava for over 20 years, resulting in very clear spring water and gushing out Oshino Hakkai spring ponds.
Those who worshipped Mt. Fuji stopped by the ponds and purified their mind as well as their body with the sacred spring water before the pilgrimage to Mt. Fuji
- Along with the lovely landscape you could enjoy the great view of Mt. Fuji during a walk.
The highlight of the Oshino Hakkai walk is a visit to “Deguchi pond” which is away from the center of Oshino Hakkai. In contrast to the bustling atmosphere around the central area, the pond would welcome you with peaceful and serene atmosphere.
Lunch at the Japanese-style restaurant
The restaurant serves Udon (Wheat noodles) and homemade Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen shrine
＊Bus ride from Oshino Hakkai spring ponds: 15 minutes One-way fare: 300jpy
＊Approx. 50-minute stay
- The shrine in the dense woods has the history of over 1900 years. Dedicated to the deity of Mt. Fuji, it used to be the gateway to Mt. Fuji pilgrimage. The 1000-year-old sacred trees and the magnificent buildings in Shinto-style architecture have created the solemn and serene atmosphere.
Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Go back to Kawaguchiko Sta. by bus. (Bus ride from Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen shrine: 15 minutes One-way fare: 300jpy)
Ending Point
Kawaguchiko station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
＊Guide fee
＊Experience of Matcha tea-making
＊Transportation expenses: 1,200jpy per person in total
＊Lunch
Tour Important Information
＊Suitable shoes for a wald (Sneakers are preferable.)
＊Highway bus service between Tokyo (Shinjuku) and Kawaguchiko station is available.
・The booking for round-trip tickets is highly recommended as bus tickets for Tokyo are sold out quickly.
＊Please note that Mt. Fuji won't be visible depending on the weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Tomomi Y.
Hi! I’m Tomomi, a government-licensed tour guide. Born and raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji, I am at one with Mt. Fuji! One of the highlights around Mt. Fuji is to explore the forests and lake areas brimming with exceptional natural beauty. As a certified nature tour guide with enthusiasm for outdoor activities, I can offer unique and special experiences that you won't find with anyone else, including walking tours in Aokigahara forest, "Sea of Trees".
The most pleasant part in my life is to work as a tour guide because interacting with people from diverse backgrounds can enrich my life. It’s is absolutely a rewarding job. I love sharing the local history and culture deeply connected to Mt. Fuji with people from all over the world! All you need is just curiosity, so let’s have fun with me!
Reviews
Sarah F.
Explore Aokigahara brimming with natural beauty!
“Absolutely stunning forest scenery with a fabulous guide”
We had an wonderful time with our guide Tomomi. She's very knowledgeable and was passionate about the local area. As I had an interest in plants and gardening, Tomomi took us through what was growing in the forest. The bat cave was also exceptional and shows how much of a special area this is to visit. The tour was well paced and Tomomi went above and beyond to make it a lovely day for us.
Ryan M.
Trace the footsteps of the pilgrims of Mt. Fuji
“Highly Recommended”
We learned much about the religious history of Mt. Fuji and Tomomi went above and beyond our expectations to make sure we had a wonderful day! I highly recommend you take the time to enjoy this tour!
“Thank you Tomomi for the excellent tour of Mt Fuji! ”
Tomomi was a fantastic tour guide! She was knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating for all our needs. Her English is impeccable and we understood her perfectly. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is looking for a tour guide!
$130/ per person
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