Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration (No. 1418, Japan)
Annual Report on Monitoring Indicators
for the Period from April 2016 to March 2017

March 2018
Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council

Preface

Contents

The monitoring of “Fujisan” has been carried out in accordance with

1 Basic Information ··································································1

the strengthened monitoring indicators that have been set out in the“Vision and Strategies” (2016) and the “Fujisan Comprehensive
Preservation and Management Plan” (2016).
The Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council develops a report on
the monitoring results annually and consults the Fujisan World
Cultural Heritage Academic Committee for advice and the Working
Group of the Council for opinions before official adoption of the report.
Sections 3 to 5 of this report give the results of the monitoring

2 Protection Status (Legal Designation etc.) ·································23 Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of the Property
and the Surrounding Environment” ·········································34 Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of Individual
Component Parts and Constituent Elements” ·····························6

indicators specified in Chapter 10 of the Fujisan Comprehensive

5 Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Transmission of the OUV” ···7

Preservation and Management Plan and section 6 summarizes the

6 Summary ·········································································· 10

observations of the Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council.
Section 7 of the report, “Alteration to the Existing Condition ofComponent Parts and Surrounding Environments”, is intended to

7 Alteration to the Existing Conditions of Component Parts andSurrounding Environments ··················································· 11

share information about individual component parts among all themunicipal governments, property owners, and other stakeholders whoare involved in the management of the component parts of theproperty.

Reference 1

Views from Fixed-Point Observation Posts ············· 12

Reference 2

Enhancement Projects at Component Parts ············ 36

1 Basic Information

Property
Buffer zone
Management zone

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)

Areas of the Property, Buffer Zone, and Management Zone

Locations of the Component Parts and Constituent Elements

Area of the Property (ha)Area of the Buffer Zone (ha)Area of the Management Zone (ha)20,702.1

49,627.7

20,291.5

1

2 Protection Status (Legal Designation etc.)

Property
Buffer zone

Property
Buffer zone

Map indicating the zones of legal protetion 1

Map indicating the zones of legal protetion 2
2

3 Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of the Property and the Surrounding Environment”
Factors affecting the property and thesurrounding environment
Development
pressures

1. Impact of urban
infrastructure

Environmentalpressures

2. Acid rain

3. Climate change

4. Impacts fromwild animals andpests

Content and method of measurement

Monitoring
indicators

Measuring methoda) Length ofundergroundelectricity lines

To measure the lengthof undergroundelectricity lines.

Scope

Projects carried out within theadministrative territories of
Fujiyoshida City, Minobu Town,
Nishikatsura Town, Oshino Village,
Yamanakako Village, Narusawa
Village, Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Shizuoka City (around
Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove),Numazu City, Mishima City,
Fujinomiya City, Fuji City, Gotemba
City, Susono City, Shimizu Town,
Nagaizumi Town, and Oyama Town.
b) Ratio of
To monitor the air
General ambient air monitoring
compliance with quality continuously
stations： Fujiyoshida joint
and measure theair quality
government office, Fujinomiya City
concentration of SO2
environmental
Yamamiya Elementary School, Fuji
and NO
standards
City Obuchi Junior High School、(SO2, NO2)
Susono City Cultural Center,
Gotemba City Hall, Shizuoka City
Shimizu Miho Daiichi Elementary
Schoolc) Vegetation
To install ten 1m x 1m The plot set up on Mt. Fuji bysurveysub quadrates in a
“Monitoring Site 1000” survey for
1m x 10m perfectalpine zone (Site A near the summit)
square shape andrecord current seeds
and vegetation
damage rate

Frequency

Records kept
by

FY2016FY2015Note

Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
ShizuokaPref.

59.00km

57.90km

The project is being
implemented as planned.

Highest daily
average of
SO2 andNO2

Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.

SO20.005ppm
NO
0.037ppm

SO20.008 There are no measurement
ppm
points where theNO0.031p environmental standardspmhave been exceeded.
Environmental standards:
SO2：0.04ppm or less
NO：0.06ppmor less

Averagevegetation
coveragearound thesummit of Mt.
Fuji

Approx. 5
years

Ministry oftheEnvironment

－

1.5%

The data to be obtained by
next survey will becompared with those of
FY2015.

Items to bereported
Total length
current as ofthe end ofeach FY (km)d) Changes inForest Limits

To monitor the
temporal change ofthe location of theforest limit and tomonitor the temporalchange using aerial
photosFuji Subaru Line 5th Station near
Aokusadomon

Change ofthe forest
limit line
observed by
fixed points
based onaerial photos.

Approx. 5
years

Research
institutes－－

The photos taken in 2008
will be compared withphotos to be taken in thenext aerial photo survey.

e) Temperaturechange overtime

To monitor the air
quality continuously
and measure the airtemperature

Summit of Mt. Fuji

Annualaveragetemperature(dailyaverage)

Every year

Meteorologic
al Agency

-4.9℃

-5.2℃

There has been no
significant change.

f) Area of damage
from pest
animals andinsects

To measure the areaof forests damagedby pest animals andinsects.

National forests and municipal
governments-owned forests that arelocated in the property and thebuffer zone

Area ofEvery year
forests
damaged bypest animals
and insects in
one fiscal
year

Forestry
AgencyYamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.

Pest
insects
damage100.9haAnimaldamage101.6haPest
insects
damage99.6haAnimaldamage69.12ha

Although the area damagedby pest animals isincreasing, measures havebeen taken, including the
installation of fences toblock wild animals.

3Factors affecting the property and thesurrounding environment
Naturaldisasters

Monitoring
indicators

Content and method of measurement
Measuring method

Scope
The area in which monitoring
stations for volcanic activities of Mt.
Fuji are installed.

Items to bereported
Number of
eruption
warnings andnear-crater
warnings
issued in one
fiscal year

Frequency

Records kept
by

FY2016FY2015As
necessary

Meteorologic
al Agency
Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Research
institutes
Ministry ofLand,
Transport,
Infrastructure
and Tourism

00

324,000 363, 000
m3
m3

Although the amount of land
equivalent to that in FY2015
was eroded due to heavy
rains and slush avalanches,no damage was caused
because the land wascaught in the sabo facilities
downstream.

Note

5. Volcanic
eruptiong) Observation of
volcanic
activities

To monitor the
volcanic activities
with seismometer,clinometer, GPS, etc.

6. Erosion-caused
disastersh) Survey on
erosion-caused
disasters andcollapse
landforms

To make aerial survey Osawakuzure progressive landslideof the topography ofarea
Osawakuzure and thesurroundings andexamine theerosion-caused
disasters andcollapse landforms

Amount ofland loss due
toprogressive
landslide in
one fiscal
yearAs
necessary

7. Earthquakei) Observation of
premonitory
symptoms

To observe
premonitory
symptoms withseismometer,volumetricstrain-meter,clinometer, etc.

The area in which the monitoring
network for earthquakes and the
movement of the earth’s crust in the
Tokai region is installedAs
necessary

Meteorologic
al Agency
Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Research
institutes

00There has been no
significant change. Disasterprevention drills wereconducted to verify theeffectiveness of procedures
to be taken, including
information sharing.

To count the reports
of cultural property
damage.

Designated cultural properties thatexist in the property and the bufferzone

The numberof Tokaiearthquake
premonitory
information
and Tokai
earthquake
advisories
that areissued in one
fiscal year
Number ofreportsreceived in
one fiscal
year

Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

31k) Area of forest
damaged bystorm, flood,etc.

To measure the areaof forests damaged
by storm, flood, etc.

National forests and municipal
governments-owned forests that arelocated in the property and thebuffer zone

Area
damaged bystorms andfloods in one
fiscal year

Every year

0 ha

0 ha

8. Impact of natural l) Area of forests
disasters on
damaged bybuildings,
fires
landscapes, etc.

To measure theforests damaged byfires.

National forests and municipal
governments-owned forests that arelocated in the property and thebuffer zone

Area offorests
damaged byfires

Every year

Forestry
AgencyYamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Forestry
AgencyYamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.

Three damage reports werereceived, for all of them,repair works have been
carried out.
Former House of the
Togawa Family: damage torain-shielding doors etc.
due to deterioration overtime
Yamamiya Sengen-jinja
Shrine: damage to thebalustrade of the steps due
to a tree fall
Mountain huts: damage tothe roof due to stone falls
There was no storm or flood
damage.

0 ha

0 ha

8. Impact of natural j) Number ofdisasters on
cultural property
buildings,
damage reports
landscapes, etc.

4

No major activities havebeen observed.

There was no fire damage.

Factors affecting the property and thesurrounding environment
Visitation

Content and method of measurement

Monitoring
indicators

10. Impact ofm) Number ofincreased
visitors tovisitors on
major points
buildings,
landscapes, etc.

Records kept
by

FY2016

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

See Table 1

Although there were slightvariations among specificpoints, the total annual
number of visitors has been
almost the same in the past
three years

The numberof visitors inJuly andAugustEvery year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

See Table 2

Although there are slightdifferences between fiscal
years and between places,
the number of visitors in thepast three years shows anincreasing trend.

Yoshida Ascending Route,Fujinomiya Ascending Route,Gotemba Ascending Route, andSubashiri Ascending RouteThe numberof visitors inJuly andAugustEvery year

Ministry oftheEnvironment

See Table 3

Fuji Subaru Line, Fujisan Sky Line,and Fuji Azami Line

Duration ofprivatevehiclerestriction
and thenumber ofvehiclesusing theparking lots
for shuttle
bus users

Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.

See Table 4

Although there are slightdifferences between
ascending routes, the total
number of climbers
increased slightly ascompared to FY2015.

Measuring method

Scope

To count the numberof visitors to major
points.

Area around Lake Saiko, Lake
Shojiko, and Lake Motosuko;
Area around Lake Yamanakako andOshino Hakkai springs;
Area around Fujiyoshida, Lake
Kawaguchiko, and Mitsutoge pass;
Area around Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine;
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls; andMihonomatsubara pine tree grove
Yoshida Ascending Route,Fujinomiya Ascending Route,Gotemba Ascending Route, andSubashiri Ascending Routen) Number ofvisitors (above
5th station)

To count the numberof visitors who haveentered the area
above 5th station ateach ascending
route.

o) Number ofclimbers (above
8th station)

To count the numberof visitors who haveentered the area
above the 8th station
at each ascending
route.
To count the numberof automobiles at Fuji
Subaru Line, Fujisan
Sky Line, and Fuji
Azami Line.

p) Number of
automobiles

Frequency
Items to bereported
AnnualEvery year
number ofvisitors in one
fiscal year or
one calendar
year

Table 1 Number of visitors at major points
Year

Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko,and Lake Motosuko area
(calendar year)

Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine area

Lake Yamanakako andOshino Hakkai springs area
(calendar year)

FY20142,161,462

1,452,995

896,562

Fujiyoshida, Lake
Kawaguchiko, andMitsutoge pass area
(calendar year)
5,852,708

FY20152,175,052

1,345,562

890,294

FY2016

2,171,061

1,364,648

943,217

FY2015

Note

Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
area

Mihonomatsubara pine tree
grove

Total

548,627

1,013,220

11,925,574

5,697,638

494,261

767,799

11,370,606

5,937,027

477,387

865,045

11,758,385※ Based on the statistics collected by Yamanashi Pref. Tourism Planning Section, Fujinomiya City Tourism Association, and Shizuoka City Tourism and Exchange Section.

Table 2 Number of visitors to ascending routes in the July-August period (at the 5th-station starting points)
Year
FY2014Present Fujinomiya Ascending Route110,133

Present Gotemba Ascending Route
24,373

Subashiri Ascending Route65,189

Yoshida Ascending Route (Fuji Subaru Line)
971,314

Total
1,171,009

FY201599,056

36,462

43,1801,043,705

1,222,403

FY2016
114,396
55,78040,493
1,097,932
1,308,601※ Based on the statistics collected by Yamanashi Pref. Tourism Planning Section, Fujinomiya City Tourism Association, Gotemba City Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section, and Oyama Town Commerce, Industry,
and Tourism Section.
5

Table 3 Number of visitors at the 8th station of the ascending routes in the July-August periodYear

Present Fujinomiya Ascending Route

Present Gotemba Ascending RouteSubashiri Ascending RouteYoshida Ascending Route

Total

FY201454,463

14,10028,479141,996

239,038

FY201550,421

13,976

21,131

117,267

202,795

FY2016

50,684

13,77817,768

131,579

213,809※ Based on the data collected by the infrared counters installed at the 8th station by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.

Table 4 Number of vehicles
Year
FY2014

Fuji Subaru Line
Number of vehicles that used
Duration of private vehicle
the parking lot for shuttle bus
restrictionusers
53 days
29,922 vehicles

Fujisan Sky Line
Number of vehicles that used
Duration of private vehicle
the parking lot for shuttle bus
restrictionusers
63 days
19,705 vehicles

Fuji Azami Line
Number of vehicles that used
Duration of private vehicle
the parking lot for shuttle bus
restrictionusers
40 days
5,619 vehicles

FY201553 days

25,802 vehicles

63 days

17,432 vehicles

47 days

5,308 vehicles

FY201653 days

27,475 vehicles

65 days

20,852 vehicles

63 days

6,552 vehicles

4 Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of Individual Component Parts and Constituent Elements”
Content and method of measurement
Factors affecting the property andthe surrounding environment
Individualcomponent
parts

Monitoring
indicators

Measuring
method

1. Fires ofbuildingsa) State ofinspection ofdisasterprevention
equipment

To check fire
prevention
facilities.

2 Deteriorationof buildings
etc. that areincluded ascomponent
parts orconstituent
elementsb) State ofpreservationof buildings
etc. that areincluded ascomponent
parts orconstituent
elements

To patrol thebuildings etc.
that are included
as component
parts orconstituent
elements.

Frequency

Records
kept by

FY2016FY2015

Note

Scope

Items to be reported

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine,
Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, Fuji Omuro
Sengen-jinja Shrine, Former House of the
Togawa Family, Former House of theOsano Family, Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine, Yamamiya Sengen-jinja
Shrine, Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine,
Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine, Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine, Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki,
and Miho-jinja Shrine
Designated cultural properties that are partof the property and constituent elements.

Number of defects
identified as a result ofequipment inspection in
one fiscal year

Every year

Owner
Custodial
body

1

0

Although a defect was
found in the automatic
fire alarm, repair works
have been carried out.

Number of defects
identified as a result of
patrol in one fiscal year

Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.

1

0

Because ageing
deterioration is
becoming evident at
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine, arepair plan for
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine isto be discussed.

6Factors affecting the property andthe surrounding environment
3. Water qualityof lakes andsprings

Sceniclandscapes

4. LandscapechangesMonitoring
indicatorsc) Waterqualityd) Changes insceniclandscapesfrom themonitoring
viewpoints.

Content and method of measurement

Frequency

To measure the Fuji Five Lakes and Oshino Hakkai springs
water quality(pH, COD,
harmfulsubstances,etc.) of lakes(Fuji Five Lakes)
and springs(OshinoHakkai).

COD (75% value) max
for Fuji Five Lakes
pH max, pH min, and
COD max for Oshino
Hakkai springs

To count the
number of
obstructive
elements within
the view at fixed
observation
points.

Changes in scenic
landscapes from themonitoring viewpoints(Refer to Reference
Information 1 for photos

36 points including Nakanokura Pass andthe Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove.

Every year

Every year

Records
kept by
Yamanashi
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

FY2016FY2015Note

Lake
Shojiko
COD 2.8
WakuikePond
pH max7.8
Nigoriike
Pond
pH min
7.6
Kagamiike PondCOD 1.4

Lake
Kawaguc
hiko
COD 2.7
Deguchiike Pond
pH max
7.8
WakuikePond
pH min7.4
Shobuike
Pond
COD 2.6
NochangeThere are nomeasurement points
where theenvironmental
standards have been
exceeded.

NochangeEnvironmental
standards:
COD： 3.0 or less(1.0 or less for Lake
Motosuko)
pH： between 6.5 and
8.5
No negative impacts on
scenic landscapes
have been identified.

5. Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Transmission of the OUV”
Monitoring
indicators

Content and method of measurement

Measuring method
To count the number ofparticipants in various seminars
and workshops concerning
Fujisan.

Scope
Lectures, workshops, seminars, andfield trips that are conducted in themunicipalities where the component
parts are locatedItems to be reported
Dates, name of the event,number of participants, etc.

Frequency

Records kept
byEvery year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

See Table 5b) Status ofenvironmental
conservation
activities

To count the number ofparticipants in environmental
conservation activities concerning
Fujisan.

Forest works and beautification or
cleaning works that are conductedin the property and the surroundingarea

Dates, name of the event,number of participants, etc.

Every year

See Table 6c) Status ofreligious events
related to
Fujisan worship

To count the number of major
Fujisan-faith related religious
ceremonies and number ofparticipants therein.

Name of religious event,number of participants,
description of the event, etc.

Every year

See Table 7

Religious events continue to be
performed in coordination withlocal communities.

d) Number of
information
provision
sources by
pamphlets / webpages

To understand the status ofprovision of information related to
the world heritage site Fujisan’s
Outstanding Universal Value andpreservation thereof via
pamphlets and web sites.

Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine,
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja
Shrine, Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine, Yamamiya
Sengen-jinja Shrine, Murayama
Sengen-jinja Shrine, Suyama
Sengen-jinja Shrine, and Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine
Publications and web pages by
Yamanashi and Shizuoka
Prefectures and municipal govts.

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.
Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

Title, size, and number ofcopies of publications / title,
URL, and number of accessesof web pages

Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

See Tables 8 and 9

The web page of the Fujisan World
Cultural Heritage Council has beenrevised with improved contents of
information. The publications by
the council and municipalities
around Fujisan are distributed atseminars and other events
continuously.

a) Number ofparticipants inseminars etc.
concerning
Fujisan7

FY2016

Note
Efforts have been made to transmit
the OUV of Fujisan to future
generations, including Fujisan
Knowledge Test and visiting
lectures at schools for the purposeof deepening students’
understanding about Fujisan.
Local communities are active inpromoting environmental
conservation activities.

e) Understandingof Outstanding
Universal Value

To measure the degree of visitor
awareness and understanding ofFujisan’s Outstanding Universal
Value.

Yamanashi Pref. Fujisan World
Heritage Center, Fujisan Hongu
Sengen Taisha Shrine, etc.

Questionnaire-based ratio ofpeople understanding theOutstanding Universal Value(cultural traditions of Fujisan)Every year

Yamanashi
Pref.
Shizuoka
Pref.
Municipal
govts.

37.9 %

Almost 40% of visitors have beenfound to understand theOutstanding Universal Value.
Further efforts to strengthen
information provision and facilitate
public understanding continue tobe made through the “FujisanWorld Heritage Centers”,
seminars, etc.

Table 5 Status of implementation of seminars, symposia, lectures, etc. about Fujisan
Name

Organizer

Number of participantsWorld Cultural Heritage Lecture on Demand

Shizuoka Pref.

3,629

Lectures on World Cultural Heritage in general (at 37 places in Shizuoka Prefecture)Three Schools’ Joint Certification Exam on Fujisan

Fuji City

1,884

Certification exam developed by junior high school students of Fuji City

Yoshida Elementary School “Fujisan Learning Day”

Fujiyoshida City

650

Story about Fujisan worship

1st Anniversary Festival of Fujisan Museum

Fujiyoshida City

247

Hands-on experience event to make traditional paper talismans

170 other evens

30,325

Total

36,735Note※ Only the activities that attracted the largest and second largest number of participants in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are named in the list.

Table 6 Status of implementation of environmental conservation activities
Name
Cleaning campaign for the sea coast ofMihonomatsubara pine tree grove
Fujisan cleaning campaign
Cleaning campaign by 10,000 people
Cleaning operation for the first half of the year

Organizer
Miho District Community-Building Promotion
Committee
andAssociation forthePreservation of the Place of Scenic Beauty
Association to Keep Mt. Fuji Beautiful Forever

Number of participants
2,000
904

Fujikawaguchiko Town

4,000

Mt. Fuji Beautification Foundation

1,700

78 other activities

7,357
Total

Note
Cleaning activities are carried out in collaboration with local community associations.
Cleaning activities are carried out in coordination with private companies etc. that are
based in Oyama Town.
NPOs, local communities, local companies, etc. work together to clean the shore of Lake
Kawaguchiko.
Cleaning activities are carried out around the 5th Station of Fujisan and Lake
Yamanakako with the participation of volunteers.

15,961※ Only the activities that attracted the largest and second largest number of participants in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are named in the list.

Table 7 7 Status of implementation of religious events related to Fujisan worship
Component part /constituent element
concerned
Kawaguchi Asama-jinja
ShrineFujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture

Reitaisai annual festival

50

Same as before

Daidai Okagurasai festival

50

Same as before

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine

Fujiyoshida City,
Yamanashi Prefecture

Nagoshi-no-Oharae festival / climbing season eve

800

Same as before

Climbing season opening festival

80

Same as before

Fire festival

700

Same as before

Hatsuzaru annual festival

70

Partly altered

Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine

Location

Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Name of the religious event

Number of participants

8

State of succession

Alteration, if any

The procession carrying the sacred spear, which had been
discontinued since the late 19th century, was resumed between
Omukaezaka slope and Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine in 2006 on theoccasion of the 12th centennial of the foundation of the shrine.

Climbing season opening festival

120

Partly altered

Climbing season closing festival

70

Partly altered

Fujisan Sancho Okumiya shrine opening festival

5

Same as before

Fujisan Sancho Okumiya shrine closing festival

10

Same as before

Yamamiya Sengen-jinja
ShrineFujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Hatsuzaru annual festival

86

Partly altered

Reisai annual festival

57

Same as before

Murayama Sengen-jinja
ShrineFujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Climbing season opening festival

210

Partly altered

Climbing season closing ceremony

80Partly altered

Suyama Sengen-jinja
ShrineSusono City, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Climbing season opening festival

60

Same as before

Climbing season closing festival

50

Same as before

Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja
ShrineOyama Town, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Climbing season opening festival

102

Same as before

Climbing season closing festival

79

Same as before

Table 8

Information provision through pamphlets etc.
Title

Issued byWorld Heritage, “Fujisan”

Size

Fujisan World Cultural
Heritage Council

Resumed in 2006 on the occasion of the 12th centennial of thefoundation of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.

Note

A5

19,000 JapaneseExplanation is given about interlinkage between the component parts of theproperty based on the results of survey and research on pilgrimage routes andalso about the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan, with a view to facilitating
visitors’ understanding.

297mm
×768mm30,000 JapaneseExplanation is given about the component parts located in Fujinomiya City.

A2

15,000 JapaneseExplanation is given about pilgrimage routes and component parts.

A5

World Heritage “Fujisan” (forFujisan World Cultural
children)
Heritage Council
Map of the component parts ofWorld Heritage Fujisan in Fujinomiya City
Fujinomiya City
Yamanashi Pref. Fujisan
Walking pilgrimage routes of World Cultural Heritage
FujisanPreservation and Utilization
Promotion Council
3 other pamphlets

Number of
Languagecopies
22,000 Japanese、English, Chinese (Simplified and20,000
Traditional), Korean, and Thai

This religious event had been held on 7 July before it was changed to
1 July in line with the opening of the climbing season at otherascending routes. Since 2014, it has been held on 10 July in line withthe opening of the climbing season on the side of Shizuoka
Prefecture.
This religious event had been held on 7 September 7 until 2013. Since
2014, it has been held on 11 September.

Total

20,000126,000※ Only the activities that attracted the largest and second largest number of participants in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are named in the list.

Table 9 Information provision through web sites
Title

Preparer

Note

URL

World Heritage, Fujisan, sacred place and Fujisan World Cultural
source of artistic inspiration
Heritage Council
The Complete Guide to Mt. Fuji [A World
Shizuoka Pref.
Heritage Site]
World Heritage Mt. Fuji
Fujisan World Heritage Center

Explanation is given about Fujisan ascultural heritage
Explanation is given about why Fujisan has
been inscribed on the World Heritage List
Explanation is given about World Heritage,
Fujinomiya City
Fujisan, etc.
Yamanashi
Pref. Explanation is given from the perspectives(designated management of sacred place, source of artistic inspiration,
body)
etc.
9

Number of accesses

http://www.fujisan-3776.jp

49,333

http://www.fujisan223.com

109,443

http://www.city.fujinomiya.shizuoka.jp/fujisan/llti2b000000gpth.html
http://www.fujisan-whc.jp/about/index/.html

6,858
9,924

5 other web sites

15,731
Total

191,289※ Only the activities that attracted the largest and second largest number of participants in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are named in the list.

6 Summary(1) Monitoring indicators concerning the “protection of the property and the surrounding environment”• Natural disasters and environmental pressures have been addressed with proactive measures, such as the installation of sabo (erosion control) facilities and protective fences, and post-event
remedial measures, such as the removal of fallen trees, resulting in no significant damage.
• No negative impacts on the property and the surrounding environment have been observed nor foreseen.
(2) Monitoring indicators concerning the “protection of individual component parts and constituent elements”• Efforts have been made to put in place a system to carry out regular patrols and inspections of the component parts and, when any damage or defect is identified, make prompt responses for repair
works etc.
• The monitoring of views from fixed observation points has started, based on photography comparison.
• No negative impacts on the individual component parts and constituent elements have been observed nor foreseen.
(3) Monitoring indicators concerning the “transmission of the OUV”
• Local communities are active in carrying out seminars on Fujisan and environmental conservation activities.

10

7 Alterations to the Existing Condition of the Property and the Surrounding Environment(1) Development projects and construction works within the property
Name of the component partconcerned

Fujisan Mountain Area

Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki

Project

Project undertaker

Extension of a tunnel, replacement of the existing training dykes with reinforced training dykes
Installation of training dykes, removal of broken sabo dams, and installation of new sabo dams
Repair and reinforcement of training dykes that were damaged by avalanches (refer to Reference 2(p. 36))
Installation of signs etc. at an observation platform (at Nakanokura pass) (refer to Reference 2 (p.
37))
Repair works on the safety facilities of mountaintop trails

Starting year

Note

Yamanashi Pref.
Yamanashi Pref.
Yamanashi Pref.

FY2015FY2015FY2016

Planned to be completed in FY 2017

Ministry of the Environment

FY2016

Completed in FY2016

Ministry of the Environment

FY2016

Repair works on Yohaisho (special place to worship Fujisan from afar), improvement works within Fujinomiya City

FY2015

Planned to be completed in FY 2017

Completed in FY2016

the area designated as a cultural property (refer to Reference 2 (p. 38))
Reinforcement of the bedrock around the cave mouth

Fujinomiya City

FY2016

Shiraito no Taki waterfalls

Reinforcement of the bedrock along the steps (refer to Reference 2 (p. 39))
Fujinomiya City
FY2016
Installation of L-type groins
Shizuoka Pref.
FY2016
Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove Designing (basic design and detailed design) of a visitor center at Mihonomatsubara pine tree
Shizuoka City
FY2015Completed in FY 2017
grove (Refer to Reference 2 (p. 40))
※ This table lists major projects to which permission for alteration to the existing state was given in accordance with the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties in FY2016 and projects that were being implemented in FY2016
based on the permission given before FY2016.

(2) Development projects and construction works in the buffer zone
Name of the component partconcerned

Project

Status of legal control

Project undertaker

Starting year

New construction of a building
The project complies with Yamanashi Prefecture’s ordinance that stipulates the procedures to ensure(experiment plant) in Yamanakako Village that consideration is given for the conservation of World Heritage Fujisan from landscape Private company
FY2016perspectives.
※ In this table, Yamanashi Prefecture lists projects that are subject to the public announcement in accordance with Article 16 (item 1) of Yamanashi Prefecture’s Ordinance Concerning the Procedures of LandscapeConsideration for World Heritage Fujisan and other projects equivalent to them; Shizuoka Prefecture lists projects for which prior notification has been submitted in accordance with the landscape ordinance and thelandscape plan.
Lake Yamanakako
Oshino Hakkai springs

11Reference 1. Views from Fixed-Point Observation Posts
Fixed-point observation posts

12(1) Nakanokura Pass

Categories 1 & 3(2) Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

Category 1

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 30 minutes on footPoint where the photo was taken

Photo
point
Point where thephoto was taken

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 17 November 2016
Change tothe view

Taken on 6 November 2016

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 3 March 2017
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

13

Taken on 18 December 2015

(3) Yoshida Route 6th Station

Category 2(4) Former House of the Togawa Family (west of the middle gate)

Category 3

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 30 minutes on footPoint where the photo was taken

Photo
point

Point where the photo was taken

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Fiscalyear

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015FY2016

Taken on 10 November 2016

Taken on 21 November 2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

FY2015

Photo

Change tothe view

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

14

Taken on 4 November 2015

(5) Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (nearthe starting point of the approach)Category 3(6) Mt. Fuji Radar Dome Museum

Category 1

Point where the photo was taken
Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Taken on 17 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Taken on 28 November 2016
Change tothe view

Taken on 31 October 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area15

(7) Mitsugoge

Category 1(8-1) Oshino Hakkai springs (south of Deguchiike Pond)

Category 3

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 80 minutes on footPoint where thephoto was taken

Photo
point
Point where the photo was taken

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Taken on 2016１１月１２日
Change tothe view

Taken on 4 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area16

(8－2) Oshino Hakkai springs (south of Okamaike Pond)

Category 3(8-3) Oshino Hakkai springs (Choshiike Pond)

Category 3

Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

Point where the photo was taken

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Fiscalyear

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Change tothe view

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area17

(8-4) Oshino Hakkai springs (Wakuike Pond)

Categories 1 & 3(8-5) Oshino Hakkai springs (Nigoriike Pond)

Categories 1 & 3

Point where the photo was taken

Photo

Point where the photo was taken

pointThis map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
Fiscalyear

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Change tothe view

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area18

(8-6) Oshino Hakkai springs (Kagamiike Pond)

Categories 1 & 3(8-7) Oshino Hakkai springs (north of Shobuike Pond)

Categories 1 & 3

Point where the photo was taken

Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

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Fiscalyear

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Change tothe view

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area19

(8-8) Oshino Hakkai springs (Shobuike Park)

Category 1(9) Lake Yamaanakako (parking lot on the south shore)

Category 3

Point where the photo was taken

Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

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Fiscalyear

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015FY2016

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

FY2015

Photo

Change tothe view

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

20

Taken on 4 November 2015

(10) Lake Yamanakako (south shore Asahigaoka Lakeside Green Park)

Photo

Categories 1 & 3(11) Lake Yamanakako (north shore Nagaike Shinsui Park)

Point where the photo was taken
Point where the photo was taken

pointThis map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
Fiscalyear

Categories 1 & 3

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Taken on 28 November 2016
Change tothe view

Taken on 4 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area21

(12) Mikuniyama

Category 1(13) Hana-no-Miyako Park

Category 1

Point where the photo was taken
Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Taken on 28 November 2016

Taken on 27 December 2015

Photo

Taken on 28 November 2016
Change tothe view

Taken on 4 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area22

(14) Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station

Categories 2 and 3

Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Taken on 10 November 2016

Taken on 21 November 2015

Taken on 10 November 2016

Taken on 21 November 2015

Photo

Changeto theview

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area23

(15) Ochudo

Category 2(16) Fuji Subaru Line 4th Station

Category 2

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 20 minutes on footPoint where the photo was taken

Point where the photo was taken

Photo
point

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Fiscalyear

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Taken on 17 November 2016

Taken on 21 November 2015

Taken on 17 November 2016

Taken on 21 November 2015

Photo

Changeto theview

No negative visual impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area24

(17) Ashiwadayama (Sankodai)

Category 3(18) Kawaguchi Sengen-jinja Shrine

Category 1

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 10 minutes on footPoint where the photo was taken

Photo

Point where the photo was taken

pointThis map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 10 November 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 5 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 28 November 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

25

Taken on 4 November 2015

(19) Tenkachaya

Category 1(20) Shindotoge

Category 1

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 15 minutes on footPoint where the photo was taken

Photo

Point where the photo was taken

pointThis map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 28 November 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 5 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 17 November 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

26

Taken on 5 November 2015

(21) Lake Kawaguchiko (north shore Oishi Park)(22) Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine (near theCategories 1 & 3

starting point of the approach)

Photo

Point where the photo was taken

point

Point where the photo was taken

This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
Fiscalyear

Category 3

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 28 November 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 5 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 28 November 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

27

Taken on 31 October 2015

(23) Lake Kawaguchiko (south shore

Yagizaki Park)

Category 3(24) Lake Saiko (Neyuhama beach)Categories 1 & 3

Photo
Point where the photo was taken

point

Point where the photo was taken

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 28 November 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 4 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 17 November 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

28

Taken on 5 November 2015

(25) Lake Shojiko (Hokateaihama beach)Categories 1 & 3(26) Ryugatake

Category 1

Time required to reach the point from the parking: 65 minutes on footPoint where the photo was taken

Photo
point

Point where the photo was taken

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 17 November 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 5 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 12 November 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

29

Taken on 6 November 2016

(27) Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine

Category 1

Photo(28) Mizugatsuka Park

Category 1

Point where the photo
was taken

Point where the photo
was taken

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Fiscal

FY2016year

FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 4 November 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 4 November 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 28 January 2017
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area30

Taken on 14 January 2016

(29) Fujisan Museum eastern side

Category 1(30) Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

Category 1

Photo
point

Point where thephoto was taken

Point where thephoto wastaken

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Fiscal

FY2016year

FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 28 January 2017
Changeto theview

Taken on 14 January 2016

Taken on 21 February 2017

Taken on 25 March 2016

A clock etc. have been removed from the open space to reduce visual disturbance. No negative visual
impact identified.

No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area31

(31) Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine

Category 1(32) Lake Tanukiko

Category 1

Photo
Point where thephoto was taken

point

Point where thephoto was taken

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Fiscal

FY2016year

FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 6 October 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 25 March 2016

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 12 January 2017
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

32

Taken on 25 March 2016

(33) Shizuoka Prefecture Fujisan Kodomon-no-Kuni Parking Lot

Category 1(34) Subashiri Route 5th Station

Category 2

Photo
point

Point where thephoto wastaken

Point where
the photo was
takenThis map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.
Fiscal

FY2016year

FY2015This map is a reproduction of the Digital Topographic Map published by Geospatial Information Authority.

FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 6 January 2017
Changeto theview

Taken on 8 May 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 5 October 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

33

Taken on4 November 2015

(35) Fujinomiya Route 5th Station

Categories 2 and 3

Photo
point
Point where the photo
was taken

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Fiscal

FY2016year

FY2015FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 6 October 2016
Changeto theview

Taken on 4 August 2015

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 6 October 2016
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

34

Taken on 4 August 2015

(36) Shiraito-no-Taki waterfalls

Categories 1 and 3

Photo
point

Point where thephoto was taken

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Fiscalyear

FY2016FY2015FY2016FY2015

Photo

Taken on 12 January 2017
Changeto theview

Taken on 25 March 2016

No negative visual impact identified.

Taken on 12 January 2017
No negative visual impact identified.

Category 1: Viewpoints to view Mt. Fuji
Category 2: Viewpoints on Mt. Fuji to view component parts and the buffer zone
Category 3: Viewpoints within the component parts to view the same component parts and the surrounding area

35

Taken on 25 March 2016

Reference 2. Enhancement Projects at Component Parts(1) Fujisan Mountain Area (near Fujiyoshida Ascending Route 6th Station)

Training Dyke No. 12
The scattered and deformed 15.4 m section(out of a total length of 40.5 m) is to be
repaired with reinforcement (widening).

Training Dyke D
The scattered and deformed 32.3 m section (out of a
total length of 42.8 m) is to be repaired withreinforcement (widening).

Training Dyke No. 17
The scattered and deformed 39.6 m section is to be
repaired with reinforcement (widening).

Excerpt from the application document for permission of alternation to the existing state under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties36

(2) Fujisan Mountain Area (Nakanokura Pass)■Starting point of the ascending route

Installation of Observation Platform at Nakanokura Pass

Information sign

■Project summary
On the occasion of the inscription of Fujisan on the World Heritage List in June 2013, the Ministry of theEnvironment (MOE) reinforces its ongoing efforts to enhance the protection, management, and quality
use of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, which covers a large portion of the property area. As one of theconcrete measures, the MOE is installing observation platforms at scenic spots of Mt. Fuji at the foot of
the mountain etc.
Nakanokura Pass, located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (Mt. Fuji Area), is a scenic spot, surroundedby lakeside natural landscapes, that commands excellent views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Motosuko.

Front(facing
parking lot)

■Location
Nakanokura Pass (Minobu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture) is located on the foot of the mountain to thewest of Lake Motosuko. It is famous for the beautiful view of Fujisan reflected in reverse on the surface of
Lake Motosuko. The photo taken at Nakanokura Pass by a famous photographer, Okada Koyo, is usedas the design for the former 5,000 yen bank note and the present 1,000 yen bank note).

Back (facing
ascending

Nakanokura Pass scenic spot

Guide sign 2Nakanokura Pass

Ascending route■Nakanokura Pass scenic spot
Lake Motosuko

Guide sign 1■Project target
To install facilities that enhance the attractiveness of Fujisan (scenic views, nature, and culture) by providing
explanation and information about Fujisan, Lake Motosuko (including the reflection of Fujisan on the lake
surface), lakeside mountains, and natural landscapes.

Explanation sign

■Content
In this project, the following facilities are to be installed.
Facility
Observation platform(step-type) withintegrated fall
prevention fence
Signs Explanation
sign
Alert sign
Guide sign 1(scenic spot)
Guide sign 2(ascending
route)
Information
sign (ascendingroue)

Material
Deck: wood
Structure:aluminum

Quantity1

Pole: wood
Surface:aluminumcomposite
plate

1
1
1
1

Alert sign

1

Photo of Nakanokura Pass scenic spot after
completion of the work

■Starting point of the ascending route
Observation platform (section A-A’)

To FujisanMotosuko

and

Lake

Excerpt from the application document for permission of alternation to the existing state under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties37

(3) Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Repair of the fence of Yohaisho (special place to worship Fujisan from afar)

Repair of westernpart of lava rockmound in 2016

Work on the existing trees in 2015

Repair of steps in 2015
To the summit of Mt Fuji

Removal of apuddle in 2015

YohaishoCleaning of lava rock mound in
2015

Installation of fence in2016

Repair of fence in 2016
Installation of observation platform in 2015

Installation of visual barrier (plants) in 2015

Installation of an explanation sign at YohaishoInstallation of foot lighting in 2016
Repair of approach path in 2015

Installation of toilet, information desk, andparking lot in 2012

Repair of approach path in 2015

Installation of explanation sign in 2015

Category 1 Protection Zone
Category 2 Protection Zone

Installation of lighting in 2016

Installation of explanation sign in 201538

(4) Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Reinforcement of the bedrock along the steps

Waterfalls-watching bridge

Work done in 201639

(5) Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove (designing of a visitor center)
Summary of the proposed visitor center at Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove（1） Scale

Perspective drawing of the ground floor

・Reinforced concrete, 2 stories
・Total floor area 1,143.73 m2 （site area 3,238.53 m2）(2) Project cost・Approx. 700 million JPY (including construction, exhibits, etc.)(3) Planned date of opening
・March 2019
Parking lot

Exhibit policies■Concept

Visitor center“Sympathetic Exhibit”
Visitors are exposed to a variety of visual images associated with worship, art,and local culture, so that they become aware of the value of Mihonomatsubara
pine tree grove themselves■4 Policies

4.

40Interpreting diverse
aspects of the valueof Mihonomatsubara

3.

Interpreting theemotional attachment
to Mihonomatsubarathat has been
nurtured in JapanesecultureVideo theater“Worship, art, and local
culture” corner2.

Introducing people’s
efforts to protect andpass onMihonomatsubara to
future generations

Conservation
activities corner1.

Building amechanism to give
liveliness to
Mihonomatsubara

Special exhibits