Mount Minobu
身延山
A sacred mountain in Yamanashi featuring the head temple of Nichiren Buddhism and a ropeway with views of Mount Fuji.
What it is
- The site of Kuon-ji, the head temple of the Nichiren sect founded in 1274.
- A mountain in Yamanashi Prefecture with an elevation of 1,153 meters.
- A spiritual location where Nichiren Shonin settled during the thirteenth century.
- A natural habitat for Japanese serows and Asiatic black bears.
What to see
- The Okunoin Shishinkaku temple building located at the mountain summit.
- Television and FM radio relay stations situated at the peak.
- Views of Diamond Fuji where the sun aligns with the mountain top.
- The ropeway featuring the highest elevation gain in the Kanto region.
When to go
- Mid-March to witness the Diamond Fuji solar phenomenon.
- Early October for the second annual occurrence of Diamond Fuji.
Getting there
- A seven-minute ropeway ride connects the temple grounds to the summit.
- A hiking trail from Kuon-ji to the top takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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