Oshi, Former Togawa Family Residence

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This is a house where Mt. Fuji’s Oshi (low ranking Shinto priest) priests have worked for generations. Oshi were people who carried out missionary work and prayer for the Mt. Fuji religious faith, looking after the lodgings and meals of Fujiko believers who were making the pilgrimage up Mt. Fuji. This is a presently existing invaluable building which supported the Mt. Fuji faith. The main building which was constructed in 1768 has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2011. It is also a constituent asset of the World Heritage Fuji, and you can see materials such goshinzen room and mountain climbing costumes at the Residence.

Spot details

Address: Yamanashi Pref. Fujiyoshidashi Kamiyoshida 3-14-8 Map
Area: The Base of Mt. Fuji Area
Phone: 0555221101
Hours: 9:30-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: Tuesday (excluding Public holidays), New Year's holiday * GW/7/Aug. Is open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adult] 100yen (Group 80yen) [Elementary/junior high and high school students] 50yen (Group 40yen)
Parking Lot: Available(15spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

House with an interesting past

Reviewed : 2019.03.20

Its small but the entrance fee is very cheap. When visited in conjunction with the nearby Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, it gives you an idea of how one starts a pilgrimage to Mt Fuji.
A nice short detour before going to the Shrine

Reviewed : 2019.03.17

Nicely restored old residence; only costs an entrance fee of 100 yen (a token) for an adult. Free guide (an old man with very limited English, but he is trying hard) to talk you through the history...
ここは、一見の価値ありですね。

Reviewed : 2021.08.13

このお家簡単に言いますと”富士登山者や修行者の宿泊施設”なんです。昔から、富士山信仰がありましたが、江戸時代には富士講などで一般の参拝登山が盛んになり、この様な宿泊施設がたくさんできたようです。部屋の周りには、奥の部屋まで廊下が造られています。たくさんの人が泊まりますので、部屋を通らずに行けますからね。最初の部屋には、富士山信仰の祭壇が造られています。そこにある像の人は”富士御師”で、宿泊者...