[Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture] 🗻 Oshino Hakkai - One of Japan's 100 Best Springs

📍Basic Information
•Location: Oshino Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
•Composition: 8 ponds (Deguchi Pond, Okama Pond, Sokonuke Pond, Choshi Pond, Waku Pond, Nigori Pond, Kagami Pond, and Shobu Pond)
•Water Source: Underground water (spring water) filtered from meltwater from Mt. Fuji through underground channels
•Selected: 1985 by the Environment Agency's "Top 100 Famous Waters"
•Cultural Value: Registered as a World Cultural Heritage site as a component of Mt. Fuji (2013)

🗻Features
•Melting water from Mt. Fuji is filtered underground over a period of approximately 20 years, resulting in crystal-clear spring water.
•The water quality is so excellent that you can clearly see the koi, aquatic plants, and even the bottom of the pond.
•Nearby, there are plenty of tourist attractions, including the Oshino Hakkai Museum, souvenir shops, and a Japanese-style townscape.

🚃Access
• Approximately 20-30 minutes by bus from Fujisan Station or Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line.
• Car: Approximately 15 minutes from Fujiyoshida IC on the Chuo Expressway.

📸Sightseeing Tips
• Enjoy seasonal scenery, including autumn foliage in spring and autumn, and snowy winter scenery.
• On clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji reflected upside down in the pond.
• A popular photo spot for foreign tourists.

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