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This tour is a off beaten track and can be only guided by a local tour guide.This pilgrimage trail was developed more than 2,000 years ago by the sharman named Xi Fu who served for the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
Qin’s last strong wish was to live forever and ordered Xi Fu to find the eternal life medicine from the holy eastern mountain. There are many legends about Xi Fu throughout Japan and also in Fujiyoshida. Xi Fu recorded in the document about the history of Fujiyoshida and it said there were 7 shrines and head quarter shrine to do the ceremony of ascending to the emperor. The Japanese emperor’s title “Tennou” actually means the Northern Dragon, Hokushin, which is the deification of the Polaris and the big dipper.
Visiting and walking the pilgrimage trail on the footage of Mt.Fuji will make you connect with the ancient people’s feeling and will have the meditation effect and to understand the meaning of the Asian dragon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Mt. Fuji Station is a 2 hours drive by Highway Express bus from Shinjuku Highway expressway Bus Terminal in Tokyo. It can be also accessible by trains.
Itinerary
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1
Mountain guard shrine which worships the god name Ohyamatsumi who is the god of all the mountains of Japan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Gold mountain shrine which worships the princess of Sakura and her husband who is the grandson of Amaterasu who is the goddess of the Sun.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Headquarter shrine which is the central shrine of all 7 shrines where the main ceremony of ascension was held.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Kun’s filed shrine which worships the second human god of Japanese mythology named Kuni-satsuchi and his wife.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
King of hemp shrine which worships the god name Sarutahiko who brought the hemp culture to Japan around 3,000 years ago.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Emperor’s shrine which worships Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun, and Susano-O who is the most mysterious god in Japanese mythology.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Mountain light house shrine which worships the god name Iza-nagi and Iza-nami who created the land of Japan and they are the 1st married husband and wife gods in Japanese mythology.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Dragon Ball shrine which worships the gods of unity. By connecting with the god of heaven and earth, your dream will come true.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour duration is travel time included
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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