Oshino Hakkai
Once, the area that is now Oshino Village was a lake. After numerous volcanic activities from Mount Fuji, the water gradually receded between the foothills of Fuji and the Misaka mountain range, and over a long period, the lake dried up. However, several spring water ponds remain, fed by the groundwater of Mount Fuji. The representative of these springs is "Oshino Hakkai." Oshino Hakkai is a place of training for Kakyō, the founder of the Fuji cult, and has become a place of pilgrimage for climbing Mount Fuji. Each of the eight ponds is dedicated to one of the Eight Great Dragon Kings, and there are stone monuments inscribed with waka poems. It was designated a national natural monument in 1934, selected as one of Japan's top 100 waters in 1985, and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Fuji from Oshino Hakkai.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Oshino Hakkai
- Location
- 〒401-0511 Shinjo, Oshino Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Access
- 15 minutes by bus from Fujiyoshida Station on the Fujikyu Railway.
Get off at the Oshino Hakkai bus stop and walk for 5 minutes.
20 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway.
10 minutes from Yamanakako IC on the Higashi-Fuji Goko Road. - Parking
- Please use the nearby paid parking.
- Business Hours
- Open for visits
- Regular Holiday
- Open every day.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0555-84-4222
- Official Website
