JAPAN
Oshino Hakkai

Oshino Hakkai (Luis Samayoa)

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Japan, and the Eight Ponds at Oshino Hakkai is one of those. The melted snow from Mt. Fuji flow through porous lava layers and stays underground for 80 years or longer, creating crystal-clear pure spring water that has flowed to this UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s no wonder these ponds are cherished for their beauty and history!

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