Through a stay located right at the base of Mt. Fuji and a tour of the mountain trail’s historic sites, modern travellers long exposed to the stresses of a digital society can refresh their physical senses, revive their mental sense, and gain the energy to face tomorrow.
Development of the Program
Our HOSHINOYA resorts are designed with the concept of a “digital detox”, where guests have the rare chance to distance themselves from electronic devices and instead utilize time for self-reflection and contemplation, all while enjoying a program that highlights unique features of the local region. HOSHINOYA Fuji’s Digital Detox Stay takes place in the world cultural heritage site of Mt. Fuji, long acknowledged for its important role in the religious and cultural development of the Japanese people. Most notable is its status as a pilgrimage destination for many devoted worshippers, who cut ties with worldly desires while reciting the “Six Roots of Perception” purification chant in order to cleanse both their physical bodies and their spiritual minds. In this modern era, climbing Mt. Fuji has become a common form of leisure, but in this program, guests carry out an authentic part of this traditional mountain pilgrimage while learning about its history. In addition, the combination of a stay at a glamping resort away from everyday life amidst nature with a purification of the six senses is thought to be able to help to reduce stresses and worries faced by modern city dwellers.
Our HOSHINOYA resorts are designed with the concept of a “digital detox”, where guests have the rare chance to distance themselves from electronic devices and instead utilize time for self-reflection and contemplation, all while enjoying a program that highlights unique features of the local region. HOSHINOYA Fuji’s Digital Detox Stay takes place in the world cultural heritage site of Mt. Fuji, long acknowledged for its important role in the religious and cultural development of the Japanese people. Most notable is its status as a pilgrimage destination for many devoted worshippers, who cut ties with worldly desires while reciting the “Six Roots of Perception” purification chant in order to cleanse both their physical bodies and their spiritual minds. In this modern era, climbing Mt. Fuji has become a common form of leisure, but in this program, guests carry out an authentic part of this traditional mountain pilgrimage while learning about its history. In addition, the combination of a stay at a glamping resort away from everyday life amidst nature with a purification of the six senses is thought to be able to help to reduce stresses and worries faced by modern city dwellers.
Three Highlights of a Digital Detox Stay
1. Learn about the spiritual history of Mt. Fuji from the foot of the mountain
Participants will learn about worshipping Mt. Fuji in Fujiyoshida, a town located at the foot of the mountain. A gate called Kanadorii serves as the starting point for a roughly 20-minute journey towards the Oshi (priest) Family Residence. Kanadorii has played an important role as the entrance to the spiritual world of Mt. Fuji since the Edo period, and the Oshi Family Residence has served as a resting point for worshippers for over 400 years. When guests reach the residence, they will eat “Oshi
Cuisine”, a lunch traditionally served to climbers, and listen to the head’s discussion of Mt. Fuji’s religion. Afterwards, guests are invited to pay homage to the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine located at entrance of the mountain trail as they continue in the footsteps of those who climbed Mt. Fuji many years ago.
2. Tour historic sites along the mountain trail while purifying the “Six Roots of Perception”
To carry out the purification ritual of the Six Roots of Perception--a historically important part of climbing Mt. Fuji--guests will begin their trek at the starting point of the Yoshida Trail, past the roads where horses can travel, and continue until they reach the third station.
The “Six Roots of Perception” is a Buddhist term for the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind. Cleansing these six senses through virtuous training and ridding them of impurities is thus called the Purification of the Six Roots of Perception. Absorbing one’s self in trekking while reciting the purification chant, one will be able to sense their entire body and mind being cleansed. On this remote trail, untouched by horses’ hooves, lie several historical sites of Mt. Fuji remaining from the Edo period, such as purification ceremony areas, shrines, lodging houses, and so on. Enjoy tracing back the culture of worshipping Mt. Fuji as you trek in the footsteps of former mountain climbers.
3 HOSHINOYA Fuji as your lodging destination
The Oshi Family Residence appreciates and warmly receives those who successfully finish climbing the mountain. In this program, after the trek, HOSHINOYA Fuji will take the place of the Oshi Family Residence and serve “HOSHINOYA Fuji-style Oshi Cuisine” to welcome back participants from the mountain. The menu, supervised by HOSHINOYA Fuji chefs, references the local cuisine in dishes such as houtou noodle stew and seida no tamaji potatoes. As the senses have now been sharpened after the climbing purification, your heightened sense of taste will better perceive the complicated flavors and fragrances of the ingredients.
Participants will learn about worshipping Mt. Fuji in Fujiyoshida, a town located at the foot of the mountain. A gate called Kanadorii serves as the starting point for a roughly 20-minute journey towards the Oshi (priest) Family Residence. Kanadorii has played an important role as the entrance to the spiritual world of Mt. Fuji since the Edo period, and the Oshi Family Residence has served as a resting point for worshippers for over 400 years. When guests reach the residence, they will eat “Oshi
Cuisine”, a lunch traditionally served to climbers, and listen to the head’s discussion of Mt. Fuji’s religion. Afterwards, guests are invited to pay homage to the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine located at entrance of the mountain trail as they continue in the footsteps of those who climbed Mt. Fuji many years ago.
To carry out the purification ritual of the Six Roots of Perception--a historically important part of climbing Mt. Fuji--guests will begin their trek at the starting point of the Yoshida Trail, past the roads where horses can travel, and continue until they reach the third station.
The “Six Roots of Perception” is a Buddhist term for the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind. Cleansing these six senses through virtuous training and ridding them of impurities is thus called the Purification of the Six Roots of Perception. Absorbing one’s self in trekking while reciting the purification chant, one will be able to sense their entire body and mind being cleansed. On this remote trail, untouched by horses’ hooves, lie several historical sites of Mt. Fuji remaining from the Edo period, such as purification ceremony areas, shrines, lodging houses, and so on. Enjoy tracing back the culture of worshipping Mt. Fuji as you trek in the footsteps of former mountain climbers.
3 HOSHINOYA Fuji as your lodging destination
The Oshi Family Residence appreciates and warmly receives those who successfully finish climbing the mountain. In this program, after the trek, HOSHINOYA Fuji will take the place of the Oshi Family Residence and serve “HOSHINOYA Fuji-style Oshi Cuisine” to welcome back participants from the mountain. The menu, supervised by HOSHINOYA Fuji chefs, references the local cuisine in dishes such as houtou noodle stew and seida no tamaji potatoes. As the senses have now been sharpened after the climbing purification, your heightened sense of taste will better perceive the complicated flavors and fragrances of the ingredients.
HOSHINOYA Fuji (Kawaguchi-ko, Yamanashi Prefecture)
“Digital Detox Stay” Program Launch
Tour Mt. Fuji’s historic spiritual sites and cleanse your sixth sense
Period: May 1st to June 30th, 2019
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