Former Sotokawa Family Residence (Oshi House)

Onushi Kyū Togawa Ke Jūtaku

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A precious traditional building where the history of Mount Fuji faith lives on.

Historic Sites

HighlightsExperience the history of Mount Fuji faith
Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
A component of the Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage site
Glimpse into the daily lives of the Oshi of that era
Exhibition of precious ancient documents

Basic Information

Address: 3-14-8 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamanashi

Access: About a 10-minute walk from Fujikyuko Fujiyama Station. By car: About 10 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway, about 15 minutes from Fujiyoshida Nishikatsura Smart IC on the Chuo Expressway, and about 10 minutes from Fujiyoshida IC on the East Fuji Five Lakes Road. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Every Tuesday (the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year's holidays, and from April 2024 to March 2026 (scheduled for renovation)

Fee: Adults: ¥100 (¥80 for groups of 20 or more) Junior high, high school students: ¥50 (¥40 for groups of 20 or more)

INFO: The facility will be closed for seismic reinforcement work from April 2024 to March 2026.

HP: http://www.tokugawa.gr.jp/seizanso/

Overview

The Former Sotokawa Family Residence stands as one of the homes of the 'Oshi,' individuals who lived in Fujiyoshida during the Edo and Meiji periods when Mount Fuji's religious significance flourished. Oshi provided lodging for Mount Fuji pilgrims, assisting with preparations for their ascents, offering meals, and even performing prayers on their behalf. The main house was constructed in 1768 (Meiwa 5), with a back room added in the late Edo period, preserving a valuable glimpse into the past. Inside, you'll find a shrine dedicated to the god of Mount Fuji, spacious guest rooms revealing the lives of the Oshi, and an exhibition of precious ancient documents, offering insights into the relationship between Mount Fuji's faith and the Oshi. The Former Sotokawa Family Residence is a precious structure where you can tangibly experience the history and culture of Mount Fuji faith.

Former Sotokawa Family Residence (Oshi House)

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