Paddle across the glassy waters of Lake Kawaguchi in the crisp winter air while taking in the breathtaking scenery, and warm up with a special sweet rice drink (amazake). In the early morning, the lake is calm and quiet, allowing you to enjoy this serene setting exclusively and spend a truly special moment reflecting on the past year. As the sun slowly rises, painting the sky in brilliant hues, you can feel fully refreshed and renewed.
At night, gather around a crackling bonfire to review the past year, create your own goshuin (shrine stamp) notebook, and prepare your mind for the shrine visit the following day. The historic shrine at the foot of Mt. Fuji offers purification and blessings, a goshuin, and the opportunity to pray for happiness and good fortune in the year ahead.
Enjoy a good fortune breakfast in a cabin, featuring 16 small dishes made with local specialties and a comforting soy milk porridge. Savor a meal crafted from the region’s abundant natural blessings and auspicious ingredients, and start the new year with a refreshed and joyful spirit.