Oshino Hakkai

UNESCO World Heritage

忍野八海

Oshino Hakkai, meaning "Eight Seas of Oshino", is a group of eight clear ponds in Oshino Village. The ponds are filled with water from Mt. Fuji. They are linked to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site. Visitors walk between the ponds and thatched-roof houses, with Mt. Fuji in the background on clear days.

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Visitor information

Getting there

From Shinjuku, take a train to Otsuki (60–90 minutes), change to Mt. Fuji Station (about 50 minutes), then 25 minutes by bus to Oshino Hakkai Iriguchi stop.

A direct bus from Shinjuku Station to Oshino Hakkai takes about 140 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The site is officially associated with the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site.
The ponds are filled with water from Mt. Fuji.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Visitors are encouraged to drink the spring water of Waku Pond and may even take some home in a bottle.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamanashi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.