How to tour Oshino Hakkai, thoroughly introduce the surrounding sightseeing spots! Tourist guide of 8 places of spring water

"Oshino Hakkai", located in Oshino Mura, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a collective term for eight ponds where the melting water of Mount Fuji springs. The view of Mt. Fuji over the pond where the water is clear is breathtaking. We will introduce in detail about the village of famous water, which is suitable for the original scenery of Japan and the reference!

This is Oshino Hakkai!

Oshino Mura at the northeastern foot of Mount Fuji, halfway between Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi. There are eight spring-fed ponds, "Oshino Hakkai", which have a source of water in the underground water of Mount Fuji. It is believed that the spring waters of the Oshino-Hakkai are sprung up after about twenty years, when rain and snow falling on Mount Fuji soaking into the mountain skin, which is composed of lava. Its water boasts outstanding clarity, so much so that the fish and water grass swimming in the pond seem to float in the air. You can clearly view the bottom of the pond.
The eight ponds enshrine each of the eight ponds, the guardian deity Ryūjin (Hachidai Ryūō), since it was once a sacred place where Fujikoshinja devotees aspiring to climb Fuji perform Misogi. The scenery of the four seasons with Mount Fuji in the background is reminiscent of the landscape of Japan hundreds of years ago, and is also called the "Japanese original landscape".
Oshino Hakkai was designated as a national natural monument in 1934, was selected as 100 best water in Japan; and was certified as part of the constituent assets of Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site, in 2013.

Nakaike

The sightseeing base of Oshino Hakkai is Nakaike. Because of the artificial pond, it is not counted among the eight ponds, but it is lined with souvenir shops and teahouses. Center on this Nakaike, 8 ponds are within walking distance. Please take a leisurely walk through the village of the famous water where the original Japanese landscape spreads.

A detailed introduction to eight ponds

The order to go around the pond is not specifically set. Let's go closer to the parking lot and the bus stop.

Wakuike

The symbol of Oshino Hakkai, which boasts the largest amount of spring water! There is a legend that it was created by Konohana no Sakuya Hime no Mikoto, who once responded to the voices of people suffering for water during the eruption of Mount Fuji. The god of this pond is Tokushaka Ryuo. It is a dragon god with mighty power, and a person who is caught by the angry Tokusha Ryuo will lose his breath.

Shobuike

Beautiful pond with irises in early summer. There remains a legend in which his wife, who prayed for her husband's illness, received a telling that if she wrapped the irises from the pond on her husband's body, she would be cured. The festival god here is Uhara Ryuo, who gives people peace.

Kagamiike

Because the amount of spring water is small, the water surface is calm, and you can see "upside down Fuji" where Fuji is reflected on the water surface! Since ancient times, it has been said that Kagamiike has the spirit power to distinguish between right and wrong. The god of this is Manasshiri ryuo, who is considered to be benevolent.

Nigoriike

To this name from the legend that the pond became murky because he refused the request of a man who asked for a cup of water. It has high transparency and smooth water flowing. The god of worship is Anaba Datta Ryuo. It is known as the dragon god that brings grace and is considered to be the most virtuous of the eight great Ryuo.

Sokonashiike

A pond that springs up in a quiet place where horse chestnut grows; a tool and vegetables dropped in this pond, which are said to be connected to Okamaike, later emerge in it; the god is Shagara Ryūo, who is considered the main god of rain begging.

Choshiike

A curb pond in a grassland along the Awaragawa. There is a legend that in the old days, a bride who was ashamed to fart at a wedding threw herself into this pond while holding a Choshi. The god is Washu Kitsu Ryuo. It is said that he was the younger brother of Nanda Ryuo at Deguchiike, and that he had been worshiped at the time of the rain begging along with Nanda Ryuo.

Okamaike

Okamaike is small but deep. There is a sad saying that the sisters who used to do laundry in this pond were pulled into the water by a huge frog. The god is Batsunanda Ryuo. It is said that he was being worshiped during the rain begging.

Deguchiike

It is the largest pond in the Oshino Hakkai, located away from the center area. The water that springs from under the lava has been considered a clean spirit water since ancient times, and it is said that the people who went to climb Fuji prayed for safety and carried it. The god of here is Nanda Ryuo, who is said to have been worshiped during the rain begging.

■ Oshino Hakkai

Address: Shibokusa, Oshino Mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Ken
TEL:0555-84-4221 (Oshino Village Tourist Information Center)
Open hours, closed days, and price: free to visit
Access: About 3.5 km from Higashi-Fujigoko Doro Yamanakako IC; or from Fujikyuko-Fujisan Station by Oshino-Hakkai/Yamanakako circumnavigation bus "Fujikko-go" or line bus, about 20-25 minutes
Parking lot: use of parking around

Accommodation on the observation terrace… Check out the latest spots in Oshino Village!

Check out the observatory where you can meet one of the best locations in Oshino-mura, as well as new accommodation where you can heal from nature and landscape.

Observation terrace where you can face Mount Fuji on an overhanging deck

There is nothing to obstruct, a terrace where you can enjoy the view, which is selected as one of 100 best view spot of Mt.Fuji, from a wooden deck of about 50m spread out to the side. Please note that the forest road to the Nijumagaritouge is narrow in some places.

■ Nijumagari Touge Tenbou terrace SORA no IRO

Address: Uchino, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
* Because the road width is narrow, please pay attention to the passing.
TEL: 0555-84-779 (Oshino Village Hall Tourism Industry Division)
Open hours, closed days, and price: free to visit
Access: About 9 km from Higashifujigoko Doro Yamanakako IC
Parking: None

A hot spring glamping facility where you can also visit a winery in Yamanashi for free

Yamanashi Prefecture's first hot spring glamping facility. All eight rooms are one independent type with air conditioning and heating. Including hot bath and bonfire space, you can enjoy a high private feeling. Drinks and snacks are all inclusive. Enjoy the comfort with wine from local Yamanashi.

■ Grand Dome Fuji Oshino

Address: 2834 Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
TEL:050-3198-5844
Accommodation rate: 23,250 yen with 2 meals per night (1 person rate when using 2 people per building)
Number of rooms: 8
Access: About 3km from Higashifujigoko Doro Fujiyoshida Oshinno Smart IC
Parking: 8 cars

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