Oshino Hakkai in Yamanashi

Oshino Hakkai is a picturesque traditional village located between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is renowned for its eight crystal-clear spring ponds, formed by the melted snow of Mount Fuji that has been naturally filtered through layers of lava over decades. Each pond has its own unique name, history, and cultural significance. Surrounded by thatched-roof houses, water mills, and beautiful views of Mount Fuji, the village offers a serene glimpse into rural Japan.