Oshino Hakkai – The 8 Springs of Oshino
Oshino Hakkai is the collective name for Mt. Fuji’s 8 natural ponds, Deguchi-ike, Okama-ike, Sokonashi-ike, Choshi-ike, Waku-ike, Nigori-ike, Kagami-ike and Shobu-ike. Once a former lake, the area has dried up and formed the 8 spring-sourced ponds that remain today.
Oshino Hakkai is worth taking a full day to explore slowly and really soak in.
Some of the ponds are honestly pretty tiny, but with the surrounding scenery and reflections, it still has a special charm.
When I went in November, I got to try some insanely delicious Shine Muscat grapes!