Oshino Hakkai, Eight sacred ponds in Oshino village, Japan
The collection of eight ponds at the base of Mount Fuji contains water that filters through volcanic rock layers for over 80 years.
The ponds mark the location of a sixth lake that dried up centuries ago, connecting the region to Mount Fuji's ancient geological transformations.
During the Edo period, pilgrims used these springs for purification rituals before starting their sacred journey to climb Mount Fuji.
Visitors can reach the ponds by taking regular buses from Kawaguchiko Station to Gotemba, with stops at the designated Oshino Hakkai entrance.
In 1983, water from Wakuike pond traveled aboard Space Shuttle Challenger for a scientific experiment on snow formation in space conditions.
Location: Oshino
Website: http://oshino.jp
Part of: Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration, Selected 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters of Japan
Address: Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan 401-0511
Phone: +81555844222
Website: http://oshino.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.46111,138.83333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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