A walking tour following the path of Mt. Fuji worship
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Held from: April to NovemberA walking tour following the path of Mt. Fuji worship as it merged Shinto and Buddest religions
～A Historical Tour of Mt. Fuji climbing and Syncretism of Shinto and Buddest religions～
A sacred place and source of artistic inspiration.
Mt. Fuji has long been worshiped as a sacred mountain where the gods and buddha live.
We will visit Oshi-machies, temples, and shrines while providing information about Japan’s unique synchronicity of the Shinto and Buddest religions which are the basis of Mt. Fuji worship.
A fujiyoshida sightseeing guide will teach you the history of Mt. Fuji worship and climbing, as well as show you a landscape full of Japanese atmosphere. You will also visit the“Arayayama Shrine” which is famous for being a shrine of economic fortune.
*The tour will be on hiatus every Wednesday.
9:55 The meeting place is the Kaneyamaen front lobby
10:00 Depart from Kaneyamaen by bus
The bus goes to Fujisan Station.
(Walk from Fujisan station to the Arayayama Shirine.)
10:10 Arrive Fujisan station⇒ Start walking
From Fujisan station, you need to walk 4km.
10:20 Kanadorii
Kanedorii was originally built in 1788, but it was reconstructed many times due to natural disasters. It was once considered the starting point of the Mt. Fuji Yoshidaguchi trail, and to marked the "border" between earthly life and the spiritual world of Mt. Fuji. It was regarded as a sacred object and passing under it was said to transport you.
10:25-11:00 Streetscape of Oshi–House
Oshi means people who mediate gods and worship climbers. The Oshi prayed for climbers, gave them charms and offered their own houses as accommodations.
There are some Oshi-houses still remaining along the street.
11:00-11:15 Sainen-ji temple
A temple for the worship of Amida. Sainen-ji Temple has a deep relationship with Mt. Fuji worship, and it is said that during the Edo period, Fuji-ko people worshiped at Mt. Fuji after purifying themselves at this place.
11:25-12:15 Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengen Shrine/Worship
The shrine has a history of over 1,900 years. It’s believed that a small shrine was built to celebrate the visit of prince Yamato Takeru-no Mikoto to this hill. This shrine became the basis of Mt. Fuji worship. The site was designated as one of Mt. Fuji's World Heritage Site Assets in 2013.
12:25-13:15 Lunch Sengenchaya
You can have Houtou which is a type of Noodle and it is flavored with local miso of the Mt. Fuji area along with wild vegetables. It is a famous specialty dish of Fuji five lakes area.
13:30-13:50 Arayayama Shrine
The enshrined deity has been worshipped as a guardian of mountains since ancient times, and as the guardian of local industry by many people engaged in forestry, agriculture, and construction. Thanks to the recent popularity of "power-spot" places throughout Japan thought to have special mystical energy, the shrine attracts many visitors to pray for prosperity and good luck.
After the tour, return by shuttle bus from the shrine parking lot.
Around 14:30 Arrive Kaneyamaen
INFORMATION
| The total walking distance4km | Operation dates | April to November | Minimum Number of Participants | 2person |
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| Approximate time required | 4hours | Insurance | Comes with traveler’s insurance. |
・It might not be able to arrange any guide depending on the date.
Please contact us in advance, then we will reply within 48 hours whether we can arrange it or not.
・The tax is included in the price.
・The tour fee includes lunch.
・Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
・Advanced reservation and payment is required 7 days prior to your participating date.
・We might cancel the tour due to bad weather.（Free cancellation）
We will charge the cancellation fee in case of the cancellation due to customer's circumstances preventing them from participating.
・The tour may be subject to change during the tour or canceled on the day in case a tour guide judges the tour is dangerous.
PRICE
| 12,100yen per person for 2 guests | Children’s rates are 70% of adult price. For safety, please do not participate with infants. Only adults will be counted as participants. 【Cancellation Policy】 Within 7 days: 30% Day before the tour: 50% The scheduled day: 100% |
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9,900yen per person for 3 guests |
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| 8,800yen per person for more than 4 guests |