Oshino Hakkai is the eight springs located in Oshino, Yamanashi. The spring water at Oshino Hakkai is underground water from Mount Fuji.
The water which is basically melted snow from Mount Fuji travels through the underground of Mount Fuji and is filtered by rocks of lava. The water takes over 80 years to finally spring at Oshino Hakkai.
This is one of the eight ponds at Oshino Hakkai.... I think this pond is the most crowded since the market is built around this pond.
The food market..... One of the first vendors you would find when you step inside the market building. I tried this green mochi and it tasted pretty damn good.... :)
The market also sells different kinds of Japanese hand-made crafts.....
Cute sumo little figurines.....
One of the water fountain that you can directly take the fresh water of Mount Fuji from.....
One of the clearest and most beautiful (especially the color) ponds that I have ever seen...... It's very clear and it reflects the sun beautifully........
The eight ponds you can find at Oshino Hakkai are Deguchi Pond, Okama Pond, Sokonuke Pond, Choshi Pond, Waku Pond, Nigori Pond, Kagami Pond, and Shobu Pond.....
Because Mount Fuji is believed as spiritual mountain, the water of Oshino Hakkai is called "The Spring of God". Now, Oshino Hakkai is one of the National Treasure of Japan and 100 Best Water of Japan.
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