About
Oshino Hakkai, also known as the Eight Springs of Oshino, is a cluster of eight spring-fed ponds in the village of Oshino, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The ponds are fed by snowmelt from Mount Fuji, and their water is famously clear. The site is located at Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511.
What to expect
Visitors come to walk among the ponds and watch the water, which rises from the ground and runs unusually clear. Because the springs are considered spiritually significant, the site is often approached with a quiet, respectful manner. It is a gentle visit rather than a busy one, well suited to a slow walk and some time spent looking at the water.
Heritage and setting
Oshino Hakkai is recognized as part of the Fuji Five Lakes component of the UNESCO World Heritage listing, which links it to the wider landscape around Mount Fuji. For many travelers, the ponds are a way to see how the mountain's snowmelt reaches the land below it.
Around the site
- The village of Oshino, which gives the site its name, lies in the Fuji area of Yamanashi.
- The ponds sit within a landscape shaped by Mount Fuji, so views of the mountain are part of the wider setting.
- Visitors can combine a stop here with other sights in the Fuji Five Lakes region.
For current details on visiting, you can call the site at +81-555-84-7794.