2 days - Buddhist trek at Mt.Shichimen

Mt.Shichimen, located in the southwest of Yamanashi, is the holy mountain of Buddhism, Nichiren sect. It was founded over 700 years ago and have been climbed by numbers of the faithful for the purpose of discipline every year.

The trail is regarded as the approach of Kenshinin temple at the hilltop of 1,700 meters high. They offer accommodation for visitors (Shukubo), also invite to participate in the prayer ceremony.

 In the morning, sun is rising up toward Mt.Fuji. Don't miss such an impressive scene.

Season available : from late Apr. to Nov.

Trail distance : 12km

Altitude difference : 1200m

Level ★★★

Photo of Mt.Shichimen 1
Religious visitors
Photo of Mt.Shichimen 2
Sunrise with Mt.Fuji
Photo of Mt.Shichimen 3
Trees covered by beard lichens
Photo of Mt.Shichimen 4
Okunoin temple

Itinerary

Day 1

(Depart at Tokyo (Shinjuku) and 1 hour 30 minutes by train. *ref. Location & Access)

 9:00 Meet up at Kofu station.

12:00 Hagoromo (by railway and local bus). Start walking.

16:00 Kenshinin. 

 Lodging at Kenshinin temple. (https://www.kuonji.jp/shichimenzan/) 

Day 2

8:00 Start Walking.

8:30 Okunoin.

12:00 Sumise. Trail ends.

15:00 Arrive back to Kofu station

 *Accommodation can be arranged before and after the tour.

PRICE

1 person : USD350

2 - 5 people : Add USD50 per person

Over 5 people : Negotiable

 

What’s included

Guiding fee and guide’s expense

What’s not included

Transportation to and from the meeting spot

Transportation for railway and local bus = JPY3,480 per person (2023 season)

Accommodation at Kenshinin temple = JPY6,500 per person, with two meals (Veg.) inc. tax (2023 season)

Lunch *you should prepare/buy yourself

Insurance = JPY1,160 per person

*Prices mentioned above are currently applicable and subject to change without notice.

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