Oshino Hakkai Walking and “Zazen”& Shojin Ryori”Tour
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Held during April to November(Only on weekdays)Oshino Eight Pond Walking and “Zazen” seated meditation experience with Buddhist vegetarian lunch Tour
Historical exploration of the Oshino Hakkai(Eight ponds) as a sacred place
This tour will take us to the Oshino Hakkai(Eight Ponds) which are part of periferal assets of the world heritage site of Mount Fuji. You can experience “Shojin Ryori(Buddhist vegetarian cuisine)” and “Zazen(Japanese seated meditation)” at the Toenji Temple. It has a deep connection to the “Motohachiko- sacred place” which Fujiko, who prospered in the late Edo period, considered as a place for a purification ceremony. We will learn the history and the faith of Mount Fuji and spend the time for looking yourself in the silence.
9:55 Meeting place is Hotel Kaneyamaen front lobby
10:00 Depart from Hotel Kaneyamaen by bus
The bus will head to one of the eight ponds.
10:20 Arrive at “Deguchi” pond
“Deguchi” pond is the largest pond of the eight ponds and is located 15 to 20 minutes of walking away from the other seven ponds. We can enjoy the scenery in a serene atmosphere. It has been regarded as a holy site and Mt. Fuji worshippers purified themselves bathing in the pond before climbing Mt. Fuji. From this pond, we walk to the other seven ponds.
Oshino other seven ponds
Take a stroll through the quaint village located on the site of a sixth lake that dried up several centuries ago. The eight springs have been recognized as properties that are a part of the World Heritage site of Mt. Fuji. The water is subsoil water of Mt. Fuji, filtered by lava rocks for tens of years. Therefore, it is so clear and contains a lot of minerals.
Walking along the “Shinnasyo” river
We walk to Oshino Sengen Shrine along the river, enjoying cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful autumn foliage.
Shibokusa Sengen Shrine
Shibakusa Sengen Shrine was built in 807. It was designated as Important Cultural Properties by Oshino village. Large yew trees surround the shrine.
11:30 Toenji temple
Toenji temple related to Oshino Hakkai was originally founded in 810.
12:00 “Shojin Ryori”, a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine at Toenji temple
Shojin Ryori refers to a Buddhist temple cuisine in Japan. Shojin Ryori is a style of vegetarian cooking originated from Buddhist temple that is based on the Buddhist principle of not taking lives. Characterized by simplicity and wholesomeness, Shojin Ryori aims to keep the body healthy and prepare the mind for spiritual training.
Practicing Seated Meditation or Copying the image of Buddha / About 20 minutes
“Zazen”, seated meditation, is the form of meditation at the very heart of Zen practice. Zazen is the study of the self. You can experience Zazen or “Shabutsu”, the art of tracing the picture of Buddha at Toenji temple.
13:50 Toenji temple Parking Lot
Return to Hotel Kaneyamaen by bus.
Around 14:00 Arrive Hotel Kaneyamaen
INFORMATION
| The total walking distance4km | Operation dates | April to November (Only on weekdays) |
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.
・A price includes lunch(Shojin Ryori) and the experience of Zazen or Shabutsu.
・The tax is included in the price.
・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
| 13,750yen 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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| 11,550yen per person for 3 guests. | |
| 9,900yen per person for more than 4 guests. |