7585-2 Narusawa Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Mao Tenjinsha Shrine, located in Narusawa Village near the Aokigahara Jukai forest, offers a unique spiritual experience. This Shinto-Buddhist syncretic shrine is dedicated to the natural worship of Mount Mao, with the mountain itself serving as the enshrined deity. Visitors can explore the small shrine after climbing over 100 stone steps, and also visit the nearby Narusawa Ice Cave. The shrine's distinctive atmosphere and numerous votive swords create a mystical ambiance. It's best visited during the day to fully appreciate the surroundings.