Hike Japan's Sacred Mt. Minobu: Where History Meets the BEST Mt. Fuji View!

Описание: Tired of the Tokyo crowds? Discover Minobusan (Mount Minobu)—a perfect, safe family day trip into a deeper, more spiritual side of Japan. This incredible Japanese hike near Tokyo offers a blend of natural beauty (ancient Giant Cedar trees), rich history (Kuonji Temple), and rewards you with epic views of Mount Fuji from the summit. Ideal for parents (30-40s) looking for a memorable, safe nature adventure with their teens!

▼Chapters
0:00 Introduction to the Minobusan Adventure (Why it's great for families!) 0:17 Starting the West Course (A Challenging but Rewarding Climb)
0:36 The History of Kuonji Temple (A break for Culture & Learning)
0:57 Nichiren Shonin's Legacy: A Story for Teen Explorers
1:09 Washing Hands at the Sacred Spring Water
1:35 Stunning Autumn Colors (Koyo) on the Trail
2:09 Feeling Refreshed on the Trail 3:22 Halfway Point Views & Fall Foliage 3:50 The Thousand-Year-Old Senbonsugi (Giant Cedar Trees) - A Natural Monument
4:32 Reaching the Summit! Okuin Shishinkaku
4:48 Exceptional View from the Top (Overlooking Mount Fuji)
5:30 Safe Descent: Minobu Ropeway Ride & Spectacular Mountain Views 🚠

▼Places Visited
Minobusan Kuonji Temple (身延山 久遠寺)
Okuin Shishinkaku (奥院 思親閣)
Senbonsugi (千本杉 - Giant Cedar Trees)
Minobu Ropeway (身延山ロープウェイ)

▼Access and Travel Tips
Location: Yamanashi Prefecture (Easy access from major cities)
By Train & Bus (The most scenic route):
1.Take the JR Express train (Super Azusa or Fuji Excursion) from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo) to Kofu Station.

2.Transfer to the JR Minobu Line and travel to Minobu Station.

3.From Minobu Station, take a bus (Minobuyama Line) directly to the Kuonji Temple area (about 15-20 minutes).

Hiking Tip: The West Course takes about 3 hours up. If you're short on time or hiking with younger children, you can take the Minobu Ropeway directly from the base to the summit (Okuin Shishinkaku) for the spectacular views!

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