Minobu, Minobu Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture
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Mount Minobu, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is a 1,153-meter mountain known as the sacred site of the Nichiren sect's head temple, Kuon-ji. Easily accessible via ropeway from Kuon-ji, the summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding Yamanashi landscape, including Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. Visitors can explore Okunoin Temple near the summit and enjoy scenic hiking trails. The mountain is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom season, especially when the weeping cherry trees are in full bloom. It's a serene destination offering both spiritual significance and natural beauty.