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.
Kawaguchiko station
- Meet at Kawaguchiko station and head for "Oshino Hakkai spring ponds" by bus. (Bus ride: 25 minutes One-way fare: 560jpy)
- 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.
＊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.
The restaurant serves Udon (Wheat noodles) and homemade Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
＊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.
- Go back to Kawaguchiko Sta. by bus. (Bus ride from Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen shrine: 15 minutes One-way fare: 300jpy)
Kawaguchiko station
【 Oshino Hakkai spring ponds 】
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
【 Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen shrine 】
The shrine built 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.
【 The detailed itinerary is below. The tour duration is about 6 hours 】
① Meet at Kawaguchiko station and head for "Oshino Hakkai spring ponds" by bus (Bus ride: 25 minutes One-way fare: 560jpy)
② Join the table and chair-style tea ceremony and enjoy matcha green tea that 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.
③ Stroll around "Oshino Hakkai"
- 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 a bit 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.
＊Approx. 80-minute walk
④ Have lunch at the Japanese-style restaurant serving Udon (Wheat noodles) and hand-made Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
⑤ Head for "Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen shrine" by bus
(Bus ride: 15 minutes One-way fare: 300jpy)
- The shrine with the history of over 1900 years used to be the gateway to Mt. Fuji pilgrimage.
- One of the highest wooden Torii gates in Japan lies in the precinct.
＊Approx. 50-minute stay
⑥ Go back to Kawaguchiko Sta. by bus
(Bus ride: 15 minutes One-way fare: 300jpy)
＊Guide fee
＊Experience of Matcha tea-making
＊Transportation expenses: 1,200jpy per person in total
＊Lunch
＊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.
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!
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!
Tomomi San has given us a wonderful experience exploring Fuji. She has excellent local knowledge and has taken to some very beautiful places. I most definitely recommend Tomomi San as your excellent guide. Her English is perfect and she even helped to translate with the hotel we are staying at and booked us taxi rides. All we can say is Tomomi San is the best and has made our experience in Fujisan most memorable.. Arigato Tomomi San... Jacqui and Anusha
Thank you for giving me such a great comment on the tour. I am very happy that you two shared your special time with me. It was such a joy you enjoying a stroll through Oshino Hakkai and the breathtaking views of Mt Fuji. The time we spent together was short, but I felt like you were my old friends as you were very nice and friendly to me. Hope you come bake to the Mt. Fuji area in the different season to find the different charms that Mt. Fuji and its surroundings show! Arigato, Jacqui and Anusha san!!
Had a wonderful experience with Tomomi exploring the forest. She is very informative and provides clear insights on the region.
Thank you very much again for having me as your guide, Terrence san! I am very happy to have helped you have an enjoyable and precious time in the Aokigahara forest. It has the different charms depending on the seasons, so you can come visit there again to find them! You are always welcome.