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.
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Kofu, Japan
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Climbing
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.
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.
—– 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.
Stop At:
• Mt. Shichimen, Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun 409-2701 Yamanashi Prefecture