"The Source of Nature and Faith - TheFetus-Shaped Tree in Funatsu"

One of the sacred sites carefully managed by the Oshis is the "Funatsu Lava Tree Molds". Around 1,000 years ago, a bunch of hot lava from Mt.Fuji covered a big tree and turned it into rock, making this cool cave thing that looks like a tree called the "Lava Tree Molds". According to the ancient Japanese document called "Kojiki," this place is believed to be the birthplace of Konohanasakuya-hime, the god worshiped at Sengen Shrine. That's why it's said to have the power to bring safe childbirth and blessings for children. Many followers of Mt.Fuji's faith have come here to pray inside the caves.

The deepest part of the cave shrine. All the hard work to get here is blown away by prayer.

At the Fuji-san Museum ( 27 - 1 Kamiyoshida Higashi 7-chome, Fujiyoshida City), many materials are displayed that tell the history of the Oshi.

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"Funatsu Lava Tree Molds"

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