First Shrine Visit of the Year in Japan 🇯🇵 | Mt. Fuji & Hatsumode at a Hidden Shrine

Join us on a traditional Hatsumode experience at Yamanaka Suwa Shrine, a peaceful Shinto shrine near Lake Yamanakako, with stunning views of Mt. Fuji! In this video, I'll guide you step by step through everything you need to know about Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year in Japan.

🌸 What You’ll See in This Video:
✅ Driving through Fujiyoshida with a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji
✅ Exploring the serene Yamanaka Suwa Shrine and learning about its significance
✅ Step-by-step guide on how to properly do Hatsumode, including purification, prayer, and fortune-telling
✅ Omikuji (fortune slip) experience – Will I get good luck for the year?
✅ A look at omamori (lucky charms) for health, family, and prosperity
✅ Walking through the shrine grounds, discovering sacred artifacts, komainu guardians, and nature-filled paths
✅ Visiting Lake Yamanakako, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, to admire its calm waters and winter scenery

📍 About Yamanaka Suwa Shrine:
Located near Lake Yamanakako, this shrine is known for its peaceful atmosphere and is dedicated to health and safe childbirth. Unlike crowded shrines in Tokyo or Kyoto, this hidden gem offers a quiet and reflective Hatsumode experience.

🔥 Want to experience Japan’s New Year traditions like a local? This video will show you everything you need to know about visiting a shrine, drawing an omikuji, and getting lucky charms to start the year right!

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