Tōenji Temple — Local services in Oshino

A hidden gem we stumbled upon after walking straight from Sengen Shrine in Oshino Hakkai. Such a beautiful place. It was spacious and serene. Loved how the entrance & exit to the temple was designed. I especially loved the view as we exit the temple. The temple also houses the Seated Statue of Shou Kannon which was said to be an Oshino Village Designated Important Cultural Property. We really enjoyed visiting this temple. A great place to see when in Oshino...

This is my favorite place in Oshino area. These guys clearly love the Fuji tradition very much. They have a Fuji prayer every April, using a Dainichi image from the mountain which the government threw away. You can also buy an English-language pamphlet explaining traditional aspects of...

This is a small temple near Oshino Hakkai that during cherry blossom season is really pretty. It’s just down the road from the Sengen Shrine. These photos were taken on April 11, 2021 but this year the sakura bloom came a week or so earlier...