Sacred Gateway at Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
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Sacred Gateway at Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

The serene atmosphere of Kawaguchi Asama-Jinja Shrine features a striking vermilion torii gate flanked by two stone lanterns as the gate stands tall amidst a pathway lined with ancient Japanese cedar trees.

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Futahashira-Sugi Cedars
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Futahashira-Sugi Cedars

Two magnificent sacred ancient Japanese sugi cedar trees, each approximately 1,200 years old, stand proudly at the Kawaguchi Asama-Jinja Shrine.

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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

Kawaguchi Asama-Jinja Shrine, nestled on Mt. Fuji's northwestern flank in Yamanashi Prefecture, has a rich history dating back to the Jogan Eruption of 864.

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Vintage Mailbox and Shoiko Backpacks
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Vintage Mailbox and Shoiko Backpacks

An older style mailbox dating back to 1949, reflecting a resurgence in iron usage after World War II, and two shoiko backpacks from the Edo Period

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Goronekan Rest House
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Goronekan Rest House

Goronekan serves as a cozy community hub and tranquil rest stop for visiting tourists exploring the village's rich heritage.

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Tetsubin, Irori, & Hinamatsuri
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Tetsubin, Irori, & Hinamatsuri

Traditional Japanese cast iron kettle, sunken hearth, and Hinamatsuri dolls on display in a traditional Japanese thatched roof house.

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Ryugu Cave
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Ryugu Cave

Ryugu-Doketsu aka Dragon Cave in Aokigahara-Jukai Forest, Japan

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