World Cultural Heritage

FujisanComprehensive Preservation and Management Plan
(Main Document)

January 2016
Agency for Cultural Affairs,
Ministry of the Environment, and Forestry Agency
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City, Minobu Town, Nishikatsura Town,
Oshino Village, Yamanakako Village, Narusawa Village, Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Fujiyoshida City and Two Other Villages Organization for the Protection of thePrefectural Estates Given by the Imperial Family,
Narusawa-Fujikawaguchiko Organization for the Protection of Prefectural
Estates Given by the Imperial Family,
Shizuoka City, Numazu City,
Mishima City, Fujinomiya City, Fuji City, Gotemba City,
Susono City, Shimizu Town, Nagaizumi Town, and Oyama Town

Fujisan Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan (Main Document)
Contents
Chapter 1. Purpose, Background of Preparation and Revision, Composition, andStructure of the Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan -------------- 1
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Purpose of the Plan ···························································································· 12.

Background of the Preparation and Revision of the Plan············································· 13.

Composition and Structure of the Plan ···································································· 24.

Coordination with Individual Administrative Plans etc. ················································ 35.

Implementation of the Plan ··················································································· 5

Chapter 2. Outstanding Universal Value and Component Parts --------------------------------------- 6
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Statement of Outstanding Universal Value ······························································· 62.

Component Parts ······························································································ 11(1) List of Component Parts .............................................................................................. 11(2) Categorization of the Component Parts and Constituent Elements Based on the
Two Aspects of Fujisan: “Object of Worship” and “Source of Artistic Inspiration” .........18(3) Delineation of the Boundaries of the Component Parts ...............................................27(4) Setup of the Range of Sengen-jinja Shrines and Lava Tree Molds ..............................32(5) Overview of Individual Component Parts .....................................................................35(6) Overview of Component Parts and Constituent Elements and Specific Features
Included Therein ..........................................................................................................68(7) Relationships between Component Parts and Constituent Elements ..........................69

Chapter 3. Current Situation and Issues Concerning the Property and theSurrounding Environment ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 71
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The Current Situation and Issues Found Common to the Property and theSurrounding Environment ···················································································· 71(1) Development and Urban Infrastructure ........................................................................71(2) Changes in the Natural Environment ...........................................................................71(3) Natural Disasters .........................................................................................................72(4) Visitor/Tourism Pressures ............................................................................................74(5) Others ..........................................................................................................................78

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Current Situation and Issues concerning “Places of Worship-ascent and Pilgrimage”
from the Perspective of an “Object of Worship” ························································ 79

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Current Situation and Issues Concerning the “Viewpoints and Views” from the
Perspective of a “Source of Artistic Inspiration” ························································ 87

Chapter 4. Basic Policy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
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Preservation and Management of Outstanding Universal Value··································· 902.

Integral Conservation of the Surrounding Environment ·············································· 90

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Promotion and Utilization of the Property ································································ 90

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Establishment and Operation of the System for the Implementation of the Plan ·············· 91

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Preparation and Implementation of the Action Plan ··················································· 91

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Factors Affecting the Property and Evaluation of Policies and Measures: Monitoring ······· 91

Chapter 5. Preservation and Management of Outstanding Universal Value --------------------- 92
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Direction ·········································································································· 92(1) Preservation and Management of Outstanding Universal Value based on Two
Aspects ........................................................................................................................92(2) Clarification of the Methods of Preservation and Management ....................................92(3) Compliance with Laws and Regulations Concerning the Implementation of the
Methods of Preservation and Management .................................................................92

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Methods ·········································································································· 93(1) The Property as a Whole .............................................................................................93(2) Places of Worship-ascent and Pilgrimage ...................................................................95(3) Viewpoints and Views ..................................................................................................99

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Conservation Based on Laws, Regulations, etc.····················································· 100(1) Laws and Plans for the Implementation of the Preservation and Management of“Places of Worship-ascent and Pilgrimage” ...............................................................100(2) Laws and Plans for the Implementation of the Preservation and Management of“Viewpoints and Views” ..............................................................................................100

Chapter 6. Integral Conservation of the Surrounding Environment -------------------------------106
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Direction ········································································································ 106(1) Conservation of the Surrounding Environment Based on Zoning ..............................106(2) Buffer Zone ................................................................................................................106(3) Management Zone .....................................................................................................106

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Methods ········································································································ 107(1) Buffer Zone ................................................................................................................107(2) Management Zone .....................................................................................................178

Chapter 7. Promotion and Utilization of the Property --------------------------------------------------184
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Direction ········································································································ 184(1) Comprehensive Transmission of Information Concerning Outstanding Universal
Value in Consideration of the Relations among Individual Component Parts.............184(2) Establishment of the System to Receive Tourists from within Japan and OtherCountries ...................................................................................................................184

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Methods ········································································································ 184(1) Promotion of Comprehensive Academic Research on Fujisan ..................................184(2) Construction of "Fujisan World Heritage Center" .......................................................185(3) Installation of Appropriate Facilities for Presentation and Utilization ..........................188(4) Dissemination of Information to Local People etc. .....................................................188(5) Response to Domestic and International Tourists ......................................................188

Chapter 8. Establishment and Operation of the System for the Implementation of thePlan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------193
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Direction ········································································································ 193

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Methods ········································································································ 193(1) Functions of the Individual Organizations in the Comprehensive Preservationand Management System ..........................................................................................193(2) Roles of Members ......................................................................................................196(3) Coordination with Local People etc. and the Promotion of Participation of Local
People........................................................................................................................197

Chapter 9

Preparation and Implementation of the Action Plan-------------------------------------199

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Direction ········································································································ 199(1) Prevention, Lessening, and Stoppage of Effects on the Property andSurrounding Environment. .........................................................................................199(2) Restoration and Improvement of Individual Component Parts, Constituent
Elements, and the Views............................................................................................199(3) Promotion and Utilization of the Property...................................................................199

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Methods ········································································································ 199(1) Prevention and Mitigation of Impact of Factors Affecting the Property andSurrounding Environment ..........................................................................................199(2) Restoration and Improvement of Individual Component Parts, Constituent
Elements, and Views .................................................................................................235(3) Opening of the Property to the Public and Utilization .................................................252

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Overview of the Action Plan ··············································································· 262

Chapter 10. Factors Affecting the Property and Evaluation of Policies and Measures Monitoring - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------271
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Direction ········································································································ 271(1) Identification of Impact Factors, Monitoring Indicators, Frequency and theOrganizations or Individuals Responsible for Record Keeping ..................................271(2) Development and Implementation of Measures to Prevent and Remove Negative
Impact ........................................................................................................................271

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Methods ········································································································ 271(1) Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of the Property and theSurrounding Environment” .........................................................................................271(2) Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of Individual Component Parts
and Constituent Elements” .........................................................................................273(3) Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Transmission of the Outstanding Universal
Value” .........................................................................................................................274

Chapter 1.

Purpose, Background of Preparation and Revision, Composition, andStructure of the Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan

This chapter in the very beginning of the “Fujisan Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan”(hereinafter referred to as “the Plan”) gives the summary of the Plan, including the purpose, background,composition, and structure of the Plan as well as coordination with other individual administrative plans and theimplementation period of the Plan.
1. Purpose of the Plan
“Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration”, which has been inscribed on the World Heritage
List (hereinafter referred to as the “property”), consists of the Fujisan Mountain Area, which is an object of
Fujisan worship, the compounds and buildings of Sengen-jinja Shinto shrines and “Oshi” lodging houses at themountain foot, spiritual spots and pilgrimage destinations such as a wind cave1, lava tree molds2, lakes, springs,
waterfalls, and coastal beach that all became the objects of Fujisan religious worship, and viewpoints and theviews from there that became the source of inspiration for artistic works of outstanding universal significance.
The area extending at the foothill of Fujisan including these areas has long been used for the lives and industriesof the local people, as well as one of the most major tourist and recreation sites in Japan.
To pass the Outstanding Universal Value of the characteristics of these component parts on to future
generations, the serial property consisting of multiple parts need to be regarded as “an entity” for an integrated
management. Also, basic policies and methods for preserving and utilizing these component parts need to beestablished by reflecting management methods as “a cultural landscape” to maintain and integrate social
demands for tourism and recreation with sacredness and beauty which are the aspects of the Outstanding
Univeral Value. Therefore, this new Plan has been prepared by revising the current Comprehensive Preservationand Management Plan, targeting not only the property but also its surrounding environment.
2. Background of the Preparation and Revision of the Plan
(1) Background of the Preparation
For the preparation of the Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan in relation to the nominationof Fujisan for inscription on the World Heritage List, local stakeholders’ opinions were collected and compiledby the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the Ministry of the Environment, the Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujiyoshida City, Minobu Town, Nishikatsura Town, Oshino Village, Yamanakako Village,
Narusawa Village, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Shizuoka City, Numazu City, Mishima City, Fujinomiya City, Fuji
City, Gotemba City, Susono City, Shimizu Town, Nagaizumi Town, and Oyama Town. After discussions at the
Yamanashi Prefectural Academic Committee, the Shizuoka Prefectural Academic Committee and the Yamanashi
Academic Committee which consist of academic experts as well as the Yamanashi Prefecture Committee of the
Cooperators for the Preparation of the Preservation and Management Plan, Shizuoka Prefecture Working Groupof the Cooperators for the Preparation of the Preservation and Management Plan, and the Comprehensive
Preservation and Management Plan Preparation Working Group under respective academic committees, the Plan
was prepared in January 2012 (the 2012 edition). The established Plan was attached to the nomination dossier of
Fujisan that was submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in January 2012.
(2) Background of the Revision
The World Heritage Committee advised the establishment of operationalized management methods andsystems to implement an integrated management of the property as “an entity” and also as “a cultural landscape”
before the inscription of Fujisan on the World Heritage List in June 2013. Therefore, based on the contents of the2013 ICOMOS evaluation for Fujisan (Japan) No. 1418 and the decision of the World Heritage Committee at its
37th session (37.COM8B.29)3, the current Plan was revised in January 2016 (the 2016 edition) based on adviceof the Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Academic Committee and through discussions at the Fujisan World

1Wind cave: Generally refers to a cave that has atmospheric circulation. In particular, the wind cave on Fujisan was created bylava. In some cases, the cave was formed after just the surface of the lava had hardened and the molten lava inside continued toflow, while in other cases gas accumulated within the lava flow, creating hollows within the lava. For further information on thewind cave, please see the discussion of Component Part 23.

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Lava tree molds: Hollows that are formed when trees are caught up in lava flows, the lava begins to harden around the tree, andthe tree then is incinerated by the heat of the lava, leaving a cylindrical hole where the tree had been. For further information, see
the references to Component Parts 21 and 22.
3 Decision of the World Heritage Committee at its 37th session (37.COM8B.29): the full text of the decision is included in section 1of Chapter 2 of this document and Attached Document 3.

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Cultural Heritage Council and its subcommittees in order to further promote the preservation of Fujisan while
paying sufficient attention to visions and strategies adopted by the Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council in
December 2014. The plan established after the revision is called “the Plan” in this document hereinafter unlessthere is a special reason not to do so.
3. Composition and Structure of the Plan
Figure 1 shows the Plan’s composition and structure. The content of each chapter in the Main Document of
the Plan is as follows:
Chapter 1 describes the objectives of the Plan, the history of the preparation and revision of the Plan, thestructure of the Plan, etc.
Chapter 2 describes the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan and re-categorizes them based on the two
aspects of Fujisan as an “object of worship” and a “source of artistic inspiration”. This chapter also summarizes
the position and overview of component parts and constituent elements that contribute to the Outstanding
Universal Value of the property and describes the relationship among the component parts and constituent
elements based on the perspective that they form “an entity” based on findings of current researches.
Chapter 3 describes current conditions of the properties and surrounding environment and organizes
problems to be solved with the perspective of “an entity” and “a cultural landscape).
Chapter 4 sets forth the six basic policies of the Plan which were determined in the light of Chapter 2 andChapter 3.
Chapter 5 gives the direction of integrated preservation and management of the properties as “an entity” and“a cultural landscape” based on two perspectives including the viewpoint of them as “places of worship-ascentand pilgrimage” as the object of worship and “viewpoints and views” as the source of artistic inspiration toensure the preservation and management of Outstanding Universal Value described in the first basic policy in
Chapter 4. In addition, component parts and constituent elements are categorized into two groups based on the
two aspects of Fujisan and the methods of preservation and management are clarified for individual component
parts. The measures to address the issues identified in Chapter 3 are also explained. At the same time, thechapter summarizes the laws, regulations, and various plans, whose proper enforcement and implementation arenecessary in order to ensure the implementation of the methods and measures for the preservation andmanagement of the property.
In Chapter 6, based on the 2nd basic policy, “integral conservation of the surrounding environment”, thesurrounding environment of the property is divided into the “buffer zone” and the “management zone” and theconservation methods and measures are clarified for each zone. The chapter also describes the management
method based on the concept of “a cultural landscape” and the methods of harmonious resolution ofcontradicting issues by creating a fusion of the maintenance of sacredness and beauty which are the sources ofthe significant and outstanding values and also responding to satisfy social demand for tourism and recreation atcomponent parts as well as in buffer zones. The chapter also summarizes the laws, regulations, and various plans
whose proper enforcement and implementation are necessary in order to ensure the implementation of theconservation methods and measures.
Chapter 7 gives the direction and concrete measures for the 3rd basic polity, “promotion, presentation, andutilization of the property”.
Chapter 8 deals with the 4th basic policy, “establishment and operation of the system for the implementationof the Plan”, from the standpoint of the smooth implementation of this Plan.
Chapter 9 shows the specific “action plan” that needs to be implemented into the future, which is describedin the fifth basic policy.
Chapter 10 specifies the indicators for monitoring, its frequency, and organizers, and other aspects ofevaluating effects on the properties and implemented measures which are listed in the sixth basic policy.
This Plan consists of the Main Document, which contains the above-mentioned ten chapters; Attachmed
Document 1, summarizing The Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, Natural Parks Law, Law on the
Administration and Management of National Forests which provide the legal basis for the property preservationand the overviews of individual plans established in close relation to these laws; Attachmed Document 2,
providing standards of permissions in laws and regulations which serve as the ground of preserving theproperties and the surrounding environment; Attached Document 3, containing the ICOMOS evaluation for
Fujisan (Japan) No. 1418 and the Decision of the World Heritage Committee at its 37th session (37.COM.8B.29);
and Attached Document 4, containing the Vision and Strategies, which have been prepared for the purpose offurther advancing the preservation and management of Fujisan.

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Figure 1 Composition and structure of the comprehensive preservation and management plan
(Main document)

4. Coordination with Individual Administrative Plans etc.
In the preparation of this Plan, full consideration was given to coordination with the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, and the Law on the Administration and Management of National
Forests, which provide the basis for the preservation and management of the Outstanding Universal Value of theproperty, individual plans that were prepared in close relation with these laws, other laws and/or regulations, andvarious legal and administrative instruments that provide the basis for the conservation of the surrounding
environment of the property.
Figure 2 shows the relationship between this Plan and individual laws, regulations, and instruments. Table 1
lists the names of individual plans that have been prepared in close relation with the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, and the Law on the Administration and Management of National
Forests. The summaries of the individual plans are provided in Attached Document 1 of this document.

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Figure 2

Relation of the applicable laws, regulations, etc. to the Plan

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Table 1 Plans Related to the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, andthe Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests
Plan

Preparer

1. Plans related to the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties
Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Fujisan, Preservation
Yamanashi Pref.
and Management Plan
Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Fujisan, Preservation
Shizuoka Pref.
and Management Plan
Historic Site, Fujisan, Preservation and Management
Yamanashi Pref.
Plan
Historic Site, Fujisan, Preservation and Management
Shizuoka Pref.
Plan
Important Cultural Property, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Fujiyoshida City
Sengen-jinja Shrine, Preservation and Utilization Plan
Special Natural Monument, Wakutamaike Pond,
Shizuoka Pref.
Preservation and Management Plan
Important Cultural Property, Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Shrine Main Hall, Preservation and Utilization Plan
Place of Scenic Beauty, “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes)(Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Saiko, and Lake Shojiko),
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Preservation and Management Plan
Place of Scenic Beauty, “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes)
Yamanashi Pref.
(Lake Motosuko), Preservation and Management Plan
Important Cultural Property, House of the Osano Family,
Preservation and Utilization Plan / Important Cultural
Fujiyoshida City
Property, Former House of the Togawa Family,
Preservation and Utilization Plan
Place of Scenic Beauty, Fuji Five Lakes (Lake
Yamanakako Village
Yamanakako), Preservation and Management Plan
Natural Monument, Oshino Hakkai Springs, Preservation
Oshino Village
and Management Plan
Plan for the Preservation, Management, and Promotion
for Natural Monument Lava Tree Molds inFujikawaguchiko Town
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Natural Monument, Yoshida Lava Tree Molds,
Fujiyoshida City
Preservation and Management Plan
Conservation, Management, Maintenance and Utilization
Plan for National Natural Monuments (Caves and Lava
Fujinomiya City
Tree Molds) within Fujikawaguchiko Town
Place of Scenic Beauty, Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree
Shizuoka City
Grove, Preservation and Management Plan
2. Plans related to the Natural Parks Law
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (Fujisan District) Park
Ministry of the EnvironmentPlanFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Fujisan District
Ministry of the Environment
Management Plan
3. Plans related to the Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests
Eastern Yamanashi Forest Planning Area Regional
Forestry Agency
Administration and Management Plan
Fuji Forest Planning Area Regional Administration andForestry Agency
Management Plan

Year

Revised in March 2006
October 2006
January 2012
January 2012
March 2010
March 2009
March 2010
January 2012
January 2012

Revised in January 2012

January 2012
March 2011
March 2010
March 2010
Revised in March 2010
Revised in March 2011

Revised in March 2006
January 2000

April 2014
April 2011

5. Implementation of the Plan
The current Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan was established in January 2012, which has
already been enacted. This Plan becomes effective in January 2016 as the revision of the former plan.
This Plan is going to be regularly reevaluated and revised when necessary to respond to the progress andeffects of the preservation, management, and conservation efforts described in Chapter 9 as well as changes incurrent situations and issues identified through the monitoring described in Chapter 10.
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Chapter 2.

Outstanding Universal Value and Component Parts

This chapter explains the brief synthesis of Outstanding Universal Value of the property
Section 1 provides the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value adopted in the 37th session of the World
Heritage Committee in June 2013. Section 2 (1) shows the list of component parts and constituent elements
exhibiting Outstanding Universal Value, followed by (2) consisting of the reorganization of the component partsand constituent elements based on the two aspects of Fujisan as an object of worship and a source of artistic
inspiration based on the Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, (3) explains about the delineation of theboundaries of component parts and constituent elements that represent the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan.
(4) sets the range of Sengen-jinja Shrine and the lava tree mold, (5) describes the position and overview ofindividual component parts and constituent elements, followed by (6) which summarizes common elements ofcomponent parts and constituent elements. In the end, (7) describes the mutual relationships and connections ofcomponent parts and constituent elements, as the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee (37.COM8B.29)
advised that the management of the World Heritage Fujisan be conducted by integrating the 25 component parts
and nine constituent elements as “an entity.”
1. Statement of Outstanding Universal ValueThe Statement of Outstanding Universal Value stated in the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee inJune 2013 is as follows:
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Documents WHC-13/37.COM/8B, WHC-13/37.COM/INF.8B1 and WHC-13/37.COM/INF.8B4;
2. Inscribes Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration, Japan, on the World Heritage List on the basis of
criteria (iii) and (vi);
3. Adopts the following Statement of Outstanding Universal Value:
Brief synthesis
The solitary, often snow-capped Mount Fuji (Fujisan), rising above villages and tree-fringed sea and lakes, has inspired
artists and poets and been the object of pilgrimage for centuries. Fujisan is a solitary strato-volcano, around 100 km
south-west of Tokyo that rises to 3,776 meters in height. The base of its southern slopes extends to the sea shores of
Suruga Bay.
The awe that Fujisan’s majestic form and intermittent volcanic activity has inspired was transformed into religious
practices that linked Shintoism and Buddhism, people and nature, and symbolic death and re-birth, with worship ascentsand descents to and from the summit, formalised in routes and around shrines and lodging houses at the foot of themountain. And the almost perfect, snow-capped conical form of Fujisan inspired artists in the early 19th century to
produce images that transcended cultures, allowed the mountain to be known around the world, and had a profoundinfluence on the development of Western art.
From ancient times, pilgrims carrying a long staff, set off from the compounds of the Sengenjinja shrines at the foot of
the mountain to reach the crater at its summit where it was believed that the Shinto deity, Asama no Okami resided. At
the summit, they carried out a practice called ohachimeguri (literally, “going around the bowl”), processing around thecrater wall. There were two types of pilgrims, those who were led by mountain ascetics, and from the 17th century
onwards, those in greater numbers who belonged to Fuji-ko societies that flourished in the prosperous and stable Edo
period.

As pilgrimages became more popular from the 18th century onwards, organizations were established to support thepilgrims’ needs and routes up the mountain were delineated, huts provided, and shrines and Buddhist facilities built.
Curious natural volcanic features at the foot of the mountain, created by lava flowing down after volcanic eruptions,came to be revered as sacred sites, while the lakes and springs were used by pilgrims for cold ablutions, Mizugori, topurify their bodies prior to climbing the mountain. The practice of making a circuit of eight lakes, Hakkaimeguri including the five lakes included in the Fujigoko (Fuji Five Lakes) - became a ritual among many Fuji-ko adherents.

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Pilgrims progressed up the mountain through what they recognised as three zones; the grass area around the base, abovethat the forest area and beyond that the burnt or bald mountain of its summit.
From the 14th century, artists created large numbers of images of Fujisan and between the 17th to the 19th century, its
form became a key motif not only in paintings but also in literature, gardens, and other crafts. In particular the woodblock prints of Katsushika Hokusai, such as the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, had a profound impact on Western art
in the 19th century and allowed the form of Fujisan to become widely known as the symbol of ‘Oriental’ Japan.
The serial property consists of the top zone of the mountain, and spread out around its lower slopes shrines, lodging
houses and a group of revered natural phenomena consisting of springs, a waterfall lava tree moulds and a pine tree
grove on the sand beach, which together form an exceptional testimony to the religious veneration of Fujisan, andencompass enough of its majestic form to reflect the way its beauty as depicted by artists had such a profound influenceon the development of Western art.
Criterion (iii): The majestic form of Fujisan as a solitary strato-volcano, coupled with its intermittent volcanic activity,
has inspired a tradition of mountain worship from ancient times to the present day. Through worship- ascents of its
peaks and pilgrimages to sacred sites around its lower slopes, pilgrims aspired to be imbued with the spiritual powers
possessed by the gods and buddhas believed to reside there. These religious associations were linked to a deep adorationof Fujisan that inspired countless works of art depicting what was seen as its perfect form, gratitude for its bounty, and a
tradition that emphasised co-existence with the natural environment. The series of sites are an exceptional testimony toa living cultural tradition centred on the veneration of Fujisan and its almost perfect form.
Criterion (vi): Images of Fujisan as a solitary strato-volcano, rising above lakes and sea, have been a font of inspiration
for poetry, prose and works of art since ancient times. In particular the images of Fujisan in early 19th-century Ukiyo-e
prints by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige had an outstanding impact on the development of Western art,and have allowed the majestic form of Fujisan, which can still be appreciated, to be known around the world.
Integrity
The series contains all the necessary components needed to express the majesty of Fujisan and its spiritual and artistic
associations. However, because of development in the lower part of the mountain, the relationship between pilgrims’routes and supporting shrines and lodging houses cannot readily be appreciated. The serial property currently does notclearly project itself as a whole, nor does it allow a clear understanding of how each of the component sites contributes
to the whole in a substantial way. There is a need to strengthen the inter-connectedness between the component sites
and to introduce interpretation that allows a more accessible understanding of the value of the whole ensemble and thefunctions of the various parts in relation to pilgrimages.
In terms of spiritual integrity, the pressure from very large numbers of pilgrims in two summer months, and theinfrastructure that supports them in terms of huts, tractor paths to supply the huts and large barriers to protect the paths
from falling stones, works against the spiritual atmosphere of the mountain. The Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko), andespecially the two larger lakes – Lake Yamanakako and Lake Kawaguchiko, face increasing pressure from tourism anddevelopment, and the springs and ponds also face threats from low-rise development.
Authenticity
In terms of the ability of the series as a whole to convey its spiritual and aesthetic value, currently this is limited inrelation to the way individual sites project their meaning in relation to each other, and to the whole mountain. The
component parts need to be better integrated into the whole, with the relationship between shrines, and lodging houses
and the pilgrim routes being clearly set out.
In terms of the authenticity of individual sites, the physical attributes relating to the upper routes, shrines and lodging
houses are intact. The renewal of shrines on a periodic basis is a living tradition. The Ise Shrine is renewed on a 20-year
cycle while some shrines (or parts of some shrines) associated with Fujisan are renewed on a 60-year cycle. This means
their authenticity rest on their siting, design, materials and function as well as on the age of their component parts.
However the location and setting of some of the component parts, such as between the five lakes, ponds, waterfall and apine tree grove, is compromised by development that interferes with their inter-visibility.

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Management and protection requirements
Various parts of the property have been officially designated as an Important Cultural Property, a Special Place of
Scenic Beauty, a Special Natural Monument, a Historic Site, a Place of Scenic Beauty, and a Natural Monument, in
addition to it being designated as a National Park. The overall landscape of the summit is protected as part of the FujiHakone-Izu National Park and this includes the lava tree molds and Lakes Yamanakako and Lake Kawaguchiko. Most
component sites, including the ascending routes, shrines and lakes within the summit, have been given national
protection as important cultural properties, historic sites or places of scenic beauty – within the last two years. The
Murayama and Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrines and the Oshino Hakkai springs were protected in September 2012.
For the buffer zone protection is provided by the Landscape Act and Guidelines for Land Use Projects (and related
legislation). All component parts and the buffer zones are planned to be covered by Landscape Plans around 2016.
These provide the framework within which Municipalities undertake development control.
What needs strengthening is how these various measures in practice control the scale and location of buildings thatmight impact on the sites. In principle they relate to the need for harmonious development (in colour, design, form,
height, materials and sometimes scale). However, the strictest controls seem to relate primarily to colour and height.
There is a need to control more tightly the scale of buildings, as well as the location of buildings, especially the siting ofbuildings, including hotels, on the lower flanks of mountains.
The two prefectures, Yamanashi and Shizuoka with relevant municipal governments have established the Fujisan World
Cultural Heritage Council to create a comprehensive management system for the property. These bodies also work inclose cooperation with the main relevant national agencies that are the Agency for Cultural Affairs, which is thecompetent authority charged with preserving and managing Japan’s cultural heritage properties, the Ministry of theEnvironment and the Forestry Agency. This Council is also receiving input from an academic committee of experts forthe surveying, preservation and management of Fujisan.
The Fujisan Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan was established in January 2012 to coordinate theactions of all parties, including local residents. The plan lays out not only methods for the preservation, management,
maintenance, and utilization of the property overall but also for each individual component site and also sets out therespective roles that the national and local public bodies and other relevant organizations should play. In addition, there
are park plans under the Natural Parks Law and forest management plans under the Law on the Administration andManagement of the National Forests that provide measures for the management of the visual landscape from important
viewpoints.
The property is subject to conflicting needs between access and recreation on the one hand and maintaining spiritualand aesthetic qualities on the other hand. A ‘vision’ for the property will be adopted by the end of 2014 that will set out
approaches to address this necessary fusion and to show how the overall series can be managed in a way that draws
together the relationships between the components and stresses their links with the mountain. This vision will then overarch the way the property is managed as a cultural landscape and inform the revision of the Management Plan byaround the end of 2016.

An overall conservation approach is needed for the upper routes and for the associated mountain huts in order tostabilize the paths, manage the erosion caused by visitors and water, and manage delivery of supplies and energy.
The Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council is planning to complete the development of a Visitor Management
Strategy and adopt it by the end of 2014. This is needed as a basis for decisions on carrying capacities for the heavily
used upper routes, parking, service buildings and visual clutter, but also on how visitors may perceive the coherence ofthe sites and their associations. This is particularly crucial for the sites in the lower parts of the mountain where theirrelationship with the pilgrim routes is unclear. An Interpretation Strategy will be adopted around the end of 2014.
4. Recommends that the State Party operationalize the management system in order to manage the property as an entityand as a cultural landscape with respect to the following:8a) Put in place an overall vision for the property related to its conflicting needs to offer access and recreation and tomaintain spiritual and aesthetic qualities,b) Delineate the pilgrim routes on the lower slopes of the mountain in relation to the shrines and lodging sites and totheir links to the upper ascent routes, and consider how these might be perceived and understood,c) Develop a visitor management strategy based on researched carrying capacities for the upper access routes,d) Develop an overall conservation approach for the upper access routes and their associated huts and tractor routes,e) Develop an interpretation strategy that informs how each of the individual sites can be appreciated and understoodas part of the overall property and of the overall pilgrimage routes around both the upper and lower slopes of themountain, in order to guide the development of visitor centres and interpretation at individual sites,f) Strengthen the monitoring indicators to reflect spiritual and aesthetic aspects of the landscape;5. Requests the State Party to submit a state of conservation report to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2016 inorder to provide an update on the progress with the development of an overall vision for the property, a tourism
strategy, a conservation approach for the access routes, an Interpretation strategy, a risk management strategy withthe overall revision of the management plan to reflect a cultural landscape approach to be examined by the World
Heritage Committee at its 40th session in 2016 and encourages the State Party to ask ICOMOS advice on theseapproaches.

9The 37th session of the World Heritage Committee perceives Outstanding Universal Value from two viewpoints,“object of worship” and “source of artistic inspiration” based on criteria (iii) and (vi). Figure 3 and Figure 4
describe this using models.

Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan
Source of Artistic
Inspiration

Object of Worship
Fujisan Mountain Area
• Mountaintop worship sites• Ascending routes
Compounds and buildings ofSengen-jinja shrines and “Oshi”lodging
housesViewpoints and views of the Fujisan
Mountain Area

Spiritual spots, pilgrimage destinations, etc.

Criterion (vi)

Criterion (iii)

Figure 3

Model of the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan

Criterion (vi)

Criterion (iii)

Direct and tangible association
with artistic works of outstanding
universal significanceAn exceptional testimony to“Fujisan worship”, a uniquecultural tradition of mountainworship

The images of Fujisan in early 19th century
ukiyo-e prints have appeared frequently as
a motif in many modern and contemporary
works of Western art, demonstrating thatthese images of Fujisan have not only had asignificant impact on Western works of art,
but have established Fujisan as a symbol ofJapan and Japanese culture throughout theworld. Fujisan is thus an exceptional
mountain, directly and tangibly associatedwith artistic works of outstanding universal
significance, and it possesses thesignificance of having become a universal
symbol of Japan and of Japanese culture.

The worhip of the deities believed to resideon Fujisan served as the origin for traditions
that emphasized coexistence with thevolcano and gratitude for the blessings it
provides through the springs and othernatural attributes found at its base. The
essence of those traditions has transcended
the ages and continues to be faithfully
preserved to the present day, influencing theform and spirit of contemporary ascents ofthe mountain and pilgrimages to the sites on
and at the base of Fujisan. The diverse
cultural assets engendered by Fujisan andthe worship of it demonstrate that Fujisan is
an exceptional testimony to a living cultural
tradition centered on mountains.

Figure 4

Interrelations among the criteria

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2. Component Parts(1) List of Component Parts
The Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan is represented by 25 component parts and Component Part 1“Fujisan Mountain Area” contains 9 constituent elements (from 1-1 to 1-9). These component parts andconstituent elements exhibit either of the aspects of Fujisan as an “object of worship” or as a “source ofartistic inspiration”. Table 2 shows the list of component parts and constituent elements with their location,
their area, and the area of the buffer zone. Table 3 shows the area of the management area in addition to theareas of the property and the buffer zone. In addition, their distribution is shown in Figures 5 to 9.
In addition, the component parts and constituent elements are divided based on the two aspects of Fujisan
as is shown in Table 4.
Fujisan, the property, corresponds to the “sites” defined in Article 1 of the World Heritage Convention,and paragraph 45 of the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention(hereinafter referred to as the “Operational Guidelines” in this chapter).
However, among the component parts of the property, the buildings of the Sengen-jinja shrines can becharacterized as “monuments,” and two sets of buildings that comprise the “Oshi” Lodging Houses can becharacterized as “a group of buildings” as defined in Article 1 of the Convention and paragraph 45 of the
Operational Guidelines.
Table 2

Location and area of component parts and constituent elements

NO

Component Parts (1 -- 25)
And Constituent Elements(1-1 --1-9)

1

Fujisan Mountain Area

1-1
1-2

1-3

1-4
1-5

1-6

2
3
4

1

Mountaintop
worship sites
Omiya-Murayama
Ascending Route(present
Fujinomiya
Ascending Route)Suyama Ascending
Route (present
Gotemba
Ascending Route)
Subashiri
Ascending RouteYoshida Ascending
Route

1-7

Kitaguchi Hongu
Fuji Sengen-jinja
ShrineLake Saiko

1-8

Lake Shojiko

1-9Lake Motosuko

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
ShrineYamamiya Sengen-jinja
ShrineMurayama Sengen-jinja
ShrineLocation

LatitudeLongitude

Area ofcomponent
parts (ha)N35°21′39″

E138°43′39″

19,311.9

Area ofbufferzone(ha)Yamanashi Prefecture(Fujiyoshida City, Minobu Town,
Narusawa Village, andFujikawaguchiko Town)
Shizuoka Prefecture (Fujinomiya
City, Fuji City, Susono City,
Gotemba City, and Oyama Town)
Yamanashi Prefecture and
Shizuoka Prefecture1
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Gotemba City, Shizuoka
Prefecture
49,375.7
Oyama Town, Shizuoka
Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City andFujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Minobu Town andFujikawaguchiko Town and,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture

In this area, there is a section without a clearly drawn prefectural boundary.

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N35°13′39″

E138°36′36″4.8

N35°16′16″

E138°38′13″0.5

N35°15′41″

E138°39′59″

3.6

NO

Component Parts (1 -- 25)
And Constituent Elements(1-1 --1-9)

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Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja
Shrine)Kawaguchi Asama-jinja
ShrineFuji Omuro Sengen-jinja
Shrine“Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the Togawa
Family)“Oshi” Lodging House(House of the Osano Family)
Lake Yamanakako

12

Lake Kawaguchiko

13

21

Oshino Hakkai springs(Deguchiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Okamaike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Sokonashiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Choshiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Wakuike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Nigoriike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Kagamiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs(Shobuike Pond)
Funatsu lava tree molds

22

Yoshida lava tree molds

23

Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki

24

Shiraito no Taki waterfalls

25

Mihonomatsubara pine tree
grove

5
6
7
8
9
10

14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Total －

Area ofcomponent
parts (ha)Area ofbufferzone(ha)Location

LatitudeLongitude

Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Oyama Town, Shizuoka
Prefecture

N35°15′16″

E138°50′56″

N35°21′45″

E139°51′48″

N35°31′57″

E138°46′29″

1.6

N35°30′45″

E138°44′43″2.6

N35°28′48″

E138°47′45″0.1

N35°28′34″

E138°47′38″0.1

N35°25′16″

E138°52′32″698.1

N35°30′47″

E138°44′48″592.8

N35°27′13″

E138°50′12″

0.048

N35°27′34″

E138°49′53″

0.002

N35°27′36″

E138°49′54″0.006

N35°27′35″

E138°49′56″0.005

N35°27′36″

E138°49′58″

0.078

N35°27′36″

E138°49′56″

0.031

N35°27′39″

E138°49′59″0.014

N35°27′41″

E138°50′03″

0.042

N35°27′10″

E138°45′15″8.2

N35°26′54″

E138°45′37″

5.8

N35°21′42″

E138°35′29″2.8

N35°18′47″

E138°35′14″

1.8

N34°59′37″

E138°31′22″

64.4

252.0

－

－

20,702.1

49,627.7

Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Oshino Village, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujiyoshida City,
Yamanashi Prefecture
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka
Prefecture
Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
Prefecture
－

0.9
1.8

Table 3 Area of the property, the buffer zone, and the management zone
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

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Map indicating the location in the world

Figure 6

Map indicating the location in East Asia

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Property

Figure 7

Map indicating the location in Kanto / Tokai Region

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Property
Buffer zone
Management zone

Figure 8

Map indicating the location in relevant municipalities with the indication of the extent of thenominated serial property, buffer zones, and management zones

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Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)

Figure 9

Map indicating the location of component parts and constituent elements

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Table 4No.

Categorization of component parts and constituent elements based on the two aspects ofFujisan“Source ofComponent parts (1 to 25)“Object ofartistic
and constituent elements (1-1 to 1-9)
worship”
inspiration”〇〇
Fujisan Mountain Area
1-1

1-4

Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya
Ascending Route)Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending
Route)
Subashiri Ascending Route

1-5

Yoshida Ascending Route〇

1-6

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine〇

1-7Lake Saiko〇

1-8

Lake Shojiko〇

1-9Lake Motosuko

〇

1-2
1-3
1

〇

Mountaintop worship sites

〇
〇
〇

2

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine〇

3

Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine〇

4

Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine〇

5

Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine〇

6

Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)〇

7

Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine〇

8

Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine〇

9“Oshi” Lodging House (Former House of the Togawa Family)〇

10“Oshi” Lodging House (House of the Osano Family)〇

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Lake Yamanakako〇

12

Lake Kawaguchiko〇

13

Oshino Hakkai springs (Deguchiike Pond)〇

14

Oshino Hakkai springs (Okamaike Pond)〇

15

Oshino Hakkai springs (Sokonashiike Pond)〇

16

Oshino Hakkai springs (Choshiike Pond)〇

17

Oshino Hakkai springs (Wakuike Pond)〇

18

Oshino Hakkai springs (Nigoriike Pond)〇

19

Oshino Hakkai springs (Kagamiike Pond)〇

20

Oshino Hakkai springs (Shobuike Pond)〇

21

Funatsu lava tree molds〇

22

Yoshida lava tree molds〇

23

Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki〇

24

Shiraito no Taki waterfalls〇

25

Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

〇

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〇

〇

(2) Categorization of the Component Parts and Constituent Elements Based on the Two Aspects ofFujisan: “Object of Worship” and “Source of Artistic Inspiration”
As noted in (1) above, based on Fujisan’s characteristics of being an “object of worship” and a “source ofartistic inspiration”, the property’s 25 component parts and the nine constituent elements included in Component
Part 1 can generally be classified into two categories: (1) places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage; and (2)viewpoints and views.
The former can further be broken down into three subcategories based on the nature of each component partand constituent element: (a) the Fujisan Mountain Area from Umagaeshi1 up, the mountaintop worship sites, andthe ascending routes extending from the base to the summit of the mountain; (b) the compounds and buildings of
the Sengen-jinja shrines and the “Oshi” Lodging Houses at the foot of the mountain; (c) the wind cave, lava treemolds, lakes, springs, waterfalls and beaches that became spiritual spots and pilgrimage destinations.
These categories and subcategories are described in detail below.

i) “Places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage” based on Fujisan’s aspect as an “object of worship”(a) The Fujisan Mountain Area from Umagaeshi up, the mountaintop worship sites, and the ascending routes
extending from the base to the summit of the mountain
The scope of the Fujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1) as an “object of worship” corresponds to the area
above Umagaeshi, an approximate elevation of 1,500 meters, which is a borderline that expresses the sacred
nature of the area. In particular, the area above the forest limit was considered to be the “other world” for humans,
or in other words the world after death, and within that, the area above the eighth station2 is part of the compoundof the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine and is viewed to be extremely sacred.
The Fujisan Mountain Area contains the mountaintop worship sites (Constituent Element 1-1) that dot thecrater walls, and several ascending routes (Constituent Elements 1-2 to 1-5) that extend from the compounds ofSengen-jinja shrines at the base of the mountain up to the summit. Also included are facilities such as themountain huts that are found alongside the ascending routes to offer assistance to pilgrims 3 and Fuji-ko
adherents4 as they made their worship-ascents and carried out their ascetic practices, as well as the stelae andother stone-made structures that they erected as evidence of their worship of Fujisan.
Among the ascending routes are the Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-2) on thesouthern slope of the mountain, which is thought to have first been cleared in the 12th century by the priest
Matsudai5 as he carried out his ascetic practices; the Suyama Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-3) on thesoutheastern slope, which is mentioned in a 1486 entry in the “Kaikokuzakki”6 (Record of Travels); and theSubashiri Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-4) on the eastern slope, where archaeological excavations at
the seventh station discovered a round plaque bearing the image of a buddha (“Kakebotoke”)7 with the inscriptionof the year 1384. The northern Yoshida Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-5) is considered to have been themain route for Fuji-ko adherents, and from the latter half of the 18th century on, it became the most popular routefor both Fuji-ko adherents and other pilgrims as well.
In addition to the small shrines and stelae found along the ascending routes, other key sites including small
wooden or stone-made mountain huts were built to shelter the Fuji-ko adherents and other pilgrims or climbers.
These elements, including the routes themselves, are specific features that indicate Fujisan’s unique worshipascent system.
Once Fuji-ko adherents and other pilgrims reached the summit, they carried out a practice called“Ohachimeguri”, (literally, “going around the bowl”) which was a pilgrimage to a number of slightly elevatedpoints around the crater wall at the summit that had been named to reflect the Buddhist world as depicted in the1

Umagaeshi: When making worship-ascents, ascents on horseback were permitted only up to a certain point, beyond which, it was
believed, lay the sacred area of the mountain. During the 18th to mid-19th centuries, the boom period for worship-ascent activities,
Umagaeshi (literally, “the point where horses must turn back”) was consistently located at an elevation of about 1,500 meters.
2
Fujisan’s eighth station: The routes from the base of Fujisan to the summit are divided into 10 segments roughly based on elevation,and this represents the eighth station of the 10. While the precise location differs according to the route, it is situated at an elevationof about 3,200–3,375 meters.
3
Pilgrims (dosha): A general term referring to those who climbed mountains as part of their faith. There were two types of Fujisanpilgrims: those who belonged to the Fuji-ko societies that became popular in Edo from the 17th century on, and those who were led
by mountain ascetics. For the purpose of this nomination, we have differentiated between the two. The former type of pilgrims arereferred to here as “Fuji-ko adherents,” while those who were pilgrims before the Fuji-ko became popular, those pilgrims who wereguided by the mountain ascetics of the Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine at the southern foot of Fujisan, and others who madeworship-ascents unrelated to the Fuji-ko are referred to as “pilgrims.”
4
Fuji-ko adherents: In this nomination, this term is used to refer to those pilgrims who specifically belonged to Fuji-ko societies.
5
Matsudai Shonin: Matsudai Shonin, a priest of the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism is mentioned in the “Honchoseiki”, a historical
document of Japan compiled in the late 12th century.
6
Kaikokuzakki: a journal and a collection of poems written by Shogoin-Monzeki Dokojuko of Kyoto when he travelled in Hokuriku,
Kanto, and Oshu regions of Japan from 1486 to 1487.
7
Hanging Buddha: images of gods and/or Buddhas carved on round-shaped plates of copper or other metals that were hung in the
sanctum as the object of worship; the oldest one found on Fujisan has an inscription of the year 1482.

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Buddhist mandalas. This practice is still carried out today by many of those who climb Fujisan, making themountaintop worship sites (Constituent Element 1-1) that provide the setting for that practice, along with theascending routes themselves, an indispensable feature for indicating Fujisan’s unique worship-ascent system.
As described above, the Fujisan Mountain Area from Umagaeshi up, the mountaintop worship sites, and theascending routes extending from the base to the summit of the mountain fully indicate the importance of Fujisan
as an “object of worship”.
Component Part 1.
Fujisan Mountain Area
Constituent Element 1-1.
Mountaintop worship sites
Constituent Element 1-2.
Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route(Present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)
Constituent Element 1-3.
Suyama Ascending Route(Present Gotemba Ascending Route)
Constituent Element 1-4.
Subashiri Ascending RouteConstituent Element 1-5.
Yoshida Ascending Route19

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)

Figure 10 Map indicating the location of component parts and constituent elements(the Fujisan Mountain Area from Umagaeshi up, the mountaintop worship sites, and the ascending
routes extending from the base to the summit of the mountain)© PREC Institute Inc.

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(b) The compounds and buildings of the Sengen-jinja shrines and the “Oshi” lodging houses
From ancient times, Fujisan has repeated a cycle of dormancy and volcanic activity, and it thus became thefocus of veneration from afar (“Yohai”) as people at the base of the mountain looked to the summit in worship. It
is recorded in historical documents from a number of the Sengen-jinja shrines that exist today that they were
supposed to be built on sites from which people had venerated Fujisan in the age of Japanese mythology. 1 In
particular, the layout of the compound of the Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 3) has no mainbuilding and is built on an axis that stresses the view of Fujisan, which is thought to reflect the method in which
the ritual of veneration from afar of Fujisan was carried out in ancient times.
Subsequently, Fujisan began to erupt again in the late 8th century, and in the early 9th century the ritsuryo
government (centralized government under the ritsuryo codes) based in Kyoto built a Sengen-jinja shrine at thesouthern base of the mountain that worships Fujisan as the “Goshintai” (literally, the sacred body of the god). In
the latter half of the 9th century, a shrine was built on the northern base of the mountain as well in order to quell
the eruptions. These shrines are believed to have been the origins of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine(Component Part 2) and the Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine (Component Part 7), respectively.
In the latter half of the 11th century, as the volcanic eruptions subsided and the mountain entered a dormant
period, followers of ascetic Buddhism2—a belief system created through a fusion of mountain worship based on
the ancient Japanese Shinto religion, and the esoteric Buddhism and Taoism (belief in immortals) that had been
introduced from China—began actively carrying out ascetic practices in the Fujisan Mountain Area. Their basesof activity would later develop into the Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 4) and the Fuji Omuro
Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 8).
As the worship-ascents became popular among the masses, the Sengen-jinja shrines built at the base of theascending routes, including the Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 5) and the Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine) (Component Part 6) thrived and became more influential.
At the base of the Yoshida Ascending Route, houses (Component Parts 9 and 10) were built for the “Oshi”
guides who made arrangements for the worship-ascents and provided lodging for Fuji-ko adherents, andimprovements were made to the compound of the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Constituent Element
1-6) as a place for people to worship before making the ascent. These shrines and “Oshi” Lodging Houses clearly
convey to the present day the conditions in the latter half of the 18th century and the 19th century, when the Fujiko were at the height of popularity among the commoners of the great city of Edo, the seat of the Shogunate.
As described above, the scope of the compounds of the Sengen-jinja shrines and “Oshi” Lodging Houses
fully indicates the importance of Fujisan as an “object of worship”.
Constituent Element 1-6. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 2.
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Component Part 3.
Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 4.
Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 5.
Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 6.
Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Component Part 7.
Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
Component Part 8.
Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 9.
“Oshi” Lodging House (Former House of the Togawa Family)
Component Part 10. “Oshi” Lodging House (House of the Osano Family)

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Japanese mythology: In Japanese history books compiled in the 8th century, such as Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihon
shoki (Chronicles of Japan), legends related to the creation of the nation up until that point were depicted as myths.
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Shugendo: ascetic Buddhism: A unique Japanese religion that was formed through a syncretic blend of Japan’s ancient worship ofmountains based on Shinto beliefs, and the esoteric Buddhism and Taoism (belief in immortals) that had entered the country from
China. The practitioners of ascetic Buddhism were known as mountain ascetics. They would sequester themselves in the mountains
and carry out extremely austere practices in order to attain “Satori”, or enlightenment.

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Figure 11 Map indicating the location of component parts and constituent element(the compounds and buildings of the Sengen-jinja shrines and the “Oshi” Lodging Houses)© PREC Institute Inc.

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(c) Wind cave, lava tree molds, lakes, springs, waterfalls and coatal beach that became sacred sites
and destinations for pilgrimages
From the latter half of the 18th century on, the Fuji-ko groups became tremendously popular and not only did
the adherents seek to make worship-ascents of Fujisan, but they also made pilgrimages to and conducted ascetic
practices at a wind cave (Component Part 23), lava tree molds (Component Parts 21 and 22), lakes (Constituent
Elements 1-7 to 1-9 and Component Parts 11 and 12), springs (Component Parts 13 to 20), waterfalls (Component
Part 24), and other natural sites around the base of the mountain where the ascetic Hasegawa Kakugyo and his
disciples once practiced. In particular, those who became leaders known as “Sendatsu”1 in the Fuji-ko would
unfailingly visit and carry out ascetic rituals at these sites.
Kakugyo, who is considered the founder of the Fuji-ko, secluded himself in the Hitoana cave (located within
Component Part 23, the Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki) and carried out acts of austerity such as standing on tiptoe on asmall piece of timber for 1,000 days. He also is said to have carried out cold-water ablutions and other waterrelated rituals in the eight lakes (including the five lakes included in the “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes); Constituent
Elements 1-7 to 1-9 and Component Parts 11 and 12) at the foot of the mountain and in the pool below the
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls (Component Part 24). Many of the subsequent Fuji-ko adherents made pilgrimages tothese sites to worship and emulate the rituals carried out by their founder. Among the places that became the focusof these ascetic practices were certain springs and lava tree molds that were considered sacred locations andpilgrimage sites by some Fuji-ko adherents. These included (a) the Oshino Hakkai springs (Component Parts 13 to20), sites of pilgrimages that were said to imitate Kakugyo’s “Hakkai” practices, where adherents made a circuitof eight small springs found in the present-day Oshino region known as “Fujisan Nemoto Hakko” and carried out
water rituals at each; (b) the Funatsu lava tree molds (Component Part 21) where the legend holds that heworshipped Asama no Okami; and (c) the Yoshida lava tree molds (Component Part 22).
In addition, the beach at the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove (Component Part 25), with its white sand andgreen pines, is considered to be an important site in that it was viewed from ancient times as a “bridge” between
Fujisan -- which was also referred to as “Mt Penglai”2 (sacred mountain) based on Shenxian thought3 -- and thehuman world. And from the 16th century on, it was depicted in mandalas and in many of the climbing guides as
an expression of the worship-ascent process and as an important holy ground situated on the western edge of thesacred precincts of Fujisan worship.
As described above, the scope of the wind cave, lava tree molds, lakes, springs, waterfalls and coastal beachthat became spiritual spots and pilgrimage destinations fully indicates the importance of Fujisan as an “object ofworship”.
Constituent Element 1-7. Lake Saiko
Constituent Element 1-8. Lake Shojiko
Constituent Element 1-9. Lake Motosuko
Component Part 11.
Lake Yamanakako
Component Part 12.
Lake KawaguchikoComponent Part 13-20.
Oshino Hakkai springs
Component Part 21.
Funatsu lava tree molds
Component Part 22.
Yoshida lava tree molds
Component Part 23.
Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Component Part 24.
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Component Part 25.
Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

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Sendatsu: In the Fuji-ko, “Oshi” guides would bestow the qualification of Sendatsu on leaders of Fuji-ko adherents. “Oshi” guides
would be in charge of all the arrangements for the Fuji-ko adherents who made worship-ascents during summer, including
providing lodging and meals and usually worked to spread Fujisan worship and to engage in prayer-giving and invocation, while
Sendatsu would guide them up the mountain and play a central role in religious ceremonies such as the Otakiage fire ceremony.
One could not become a Sendatsu without of course first having completed many worship-ascents, as well as having made the“Hakkaimeguri” pilgrimage to eight lakes or completed other difficult ascetic practices.
2 Mt Penglai: Mt Penglai is one of the five sacred mountains or islands believed in ancient China to exist in the sea to the east of
China. It was believed that immortals lived there. Under the influence of the Taoist belief in immortals free from ageing and death,it was associated with legendary utopia. The highest peak of Japan, Fujisan, was also called “Mt Penglai” as the mountain closest to
the celestial world.
3 Shenxian thought: Belief in immortals, which was introduced in the mid-7th century to Japan mainly from China and developed
under the influence of Taoism to be associated with the eternal utopia and celestial nymphs.

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Figure 12 Map indicating the location of component parts and constituent element(wind cave, lava tree molds, lakes, springs, waterfalls and coastal beach that have become sacred sites
and destinations for pilgrimage)© PREC Institute Inc.
24ii) Viewpoints and views based on Fujisan’s aspect as a “source of artistic inspiration”
The Nakanokura Pass, which is located on the northwest shore of Lake Motosuko (Constituent Element 1-9),
found at the northwest corner of the Fujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1), is the spot from which aphotograph of Fujisan was taken that has been used several times in the design of Japan’s bank notes1. Also, theMihonomatsubara pine tree grove (Component Part 25), situated on the western shore of Suruga Bay, is a scenic
seaside location with a dense grove of pine trees that was invariably included in Ukiyo-e prints and other classicalartistic depictions of Fujisan. Accordingly, these two locations are extremely important as representative
viewpoints from which to view Fujisan.
The scenic landscape of the Fujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1) as seen from the Nakanokura Pass,
located on the northwestern banks of Lake Motosuko (Constituent Element 1-9), is included in the scope of theproperty. It includes a view with the lake stretching out broadly in the foreground, thick groves of trees
surrounding the base of the mountain in the intermediate range, and the top of the mountain in the distance, thus
providing an exquisite vista of the entire Fujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1).
As described above, the scope of these two representative viewpoints from which to view the Fujisan Mountain
Area and the landscape that can be seen from there fully indicates the importance of Fujisan as a “source ofartistic inspiration” as people viewed and admired the mountain.
Component Part 1.
Fujisan Mountain Area
Constituent Element 1-9. Lake Motosuko
Component Part 25. Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

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A photograph of Lake Motosuko and the Fujisan Mountain Area taken by Koyo Okada (1895–1972) from the Nakanokura Pass has
been used many times in the design of Japan’s ¥1,000 and ¥5,000 banknotes.

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Figure 13 Map indicating the location of component parts and constituent element(viewpoints and views on Fujisan’s aspect as a source of artistic inspiration)© PREC Institute Inc.

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(3) Delineation of the Boundaries of the Component Parts
The boundaries of component parts and constituent elements have been defined from the two perspectives:(1) to include the sufficient and appropriate area to represent the Outstanding Universal Value based on the two
aspects stated in the previous section and (2) to ensure that appropriate protection is in place in the relevant area
based on the legal control measures.
With respect to the latter, particular consideration was given to whether (1) the area is designated andprotected under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties to cover the area of value as cultural heritage,(2) activities are controlled based on the prior permission requirement under the Natural Parks Law in order toprotect the area of good natural landscape, or (3) the area is managed by the national government as a National
Forest.
On the other hand, (1) roads easily recognizable for local people engaging in the preservation of the property,(2) boundaries between Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, and (3) clear boundaries of land uses
such as forest unit boundaries were adopted in defining the boundaries.
The boundaries of the property that have been defined accordingly are shown in Figures 14 to 19.

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Figure 14

Property boundary delineation 1

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Figure 15

Property boundary delineation 2

Figure 16

Property boundary delineation 3

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Figure 17

Property boundary delineation 4

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Figure 19

Property boundary delineation 631

(4) Setup of the range of Sengen-jinja Shrine and lava tree mold
Many Sengen-jinja Shrines and lava tree molds are located around the foot of Fujisan. Among them, eight
Sengen-jinja Shrines and two lava tree molds are selected as component parts and constituent elements. Reasonsfor the selection are as follows.
A. Selection criteria for Sengen-jinja Shrines
Many Sengen-jinja Shrines are located around Japan. As shown in Figure 20, 90 Sengen-jinja Shrines arelocated at the foot of Fujisan in the area to which lava flows from Fujisan reached in the past.
Sengen-jinja Shrines enshrine the Great God of Asama, the god of Fujisan itself or the god residing inFujisan and Konohana Sakuya Hime (goddess of the flowering tree) deemed as the incarnation of the Great God
of Asama or the festive god of Fujisan. Many shrines originate in guardian deities of a specific area, however.
Therefore, Sengen-jinja Shrines with strong bonds with Fujisan worship need to be selected as component partsand constituent elements showing Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan.
Thus, eight Sengen-jinja Shrines are selected as component parts and constituent elements based on thefollowing four points: (1) the history from the origin of Fujisan worship to today can be traced at the shrine; (2)the shrine is still functioning today as a station of Fujisan worship; (3) the shrine is located in an area directly
connected with the main body Fujisan; (4) the historical environment and the natural environment are wellpreserved at the shrine.
Constituent elements 1-6
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component parts 2
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Component parts 3
Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component parts 4
Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component parts 5
Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component parts 6
Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Component parts 7
Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
Component parts 8
Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine

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Figure 20 Locations of Sengen-jinja Shrines

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B. Grounds for setting the range of lava tree mold
Many lava tree molds are located at the foot of Fujisan. Large lava tree molds among them became sacredsites of Fuji-ko practice where pilgrims practiced “Tainai meguri” or womb visit.
Hasegawa Kakugyo, a person said to be the founder of Fuji-ko, trained at the foot of Fujisan from the late
16th century to the mid-17th century and said to enshrine the Great God of Asama in a lava tree mold. Based on
this legend, Fuji-ko adherents discovered large lava tree molds in the areas of Funatsu lava tree molds andYoshida lava tree molds and positioned them as the two “Otainai” (sacred wombs) in the series of sacred sites.
These two lava tree molds are located close to Yoshida Ascending Route that many pilgrims and Fuji-ko
adherents used, and many Fuji-ko adherents considered them important, which was the reason they wereselected as component parts.
Only one lava tree mold called “Otainai,” an important sacred site for Fuji-ko adherents is located each at
Funatsu lava tree molds and Yoshida lava tree molds. Yet, the component part Funatsu lava tree molds is set for
the area including 57 lava tree molds including “Otainai,” and the component part Yoshida lava tree molds forthe area including 67 lava tree molds including “Otainai”. This range includes areas with the largest number oflarge and well-preserved lava tree molds. The area is the minimum range of the base group of the series of lava
tree molds where “Otainai,” the sacred site of Fuji-ko is found (Figure 21).

Property (21. Funatsu lava tree molds)
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Lava tree molds

Property (22. Yoshida lava tree molds)
Property (21. Funatsu lava tree molds)
Buffer zone
Lava tree molds

Figure 21

Distribution of lava tree molds

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(5) Overview of Individual Component Parts
Component Part 1. Fujisan Mountain Area
The Fujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1) corresponds to the area higher than an altitude ofapproximately 1,500 m beyond “Umagaeshi” (literally, horse’s return, meaning the limit of ascent on
horseback), which is one of the markers of the boundary of the sacred space. It covers a sufficient area ofthe views of Fujisan seen from the two representative viewpoints that inspired artistic works of outstanding
universal significance, including the areas constituting the views particularly of the mountaintop and theridge lines extending to its right and left.
The area higher than the forest limit at an altitude of approximately 2,500 m around the fifth station1 wasconsidered to be a sacred area or the other world to humans (the world after death) and was called“Yakeyama” (literally, burned mountain) or “Hageyama” (literally, bald mountain) by pilgrims and Fuji-ko
adherents.
Out of the Fujisan Mountain Area, the area higher than the eighth station (an altitude of approximately
3,200 to 3,375 m) has been regarded as the compound of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine since 1779.
This is based on the belief that Asama no Okami (the god of Sengen) is seated at the bottom of the crater(inner sanctum) on the mountaintop; therefore, the part starting from the eighth station, which is almost at thesame altitude as the bottom of the crater up to the mountaintop, has been considered to be the most sacredarea.
The Fujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1) contains 9 constituent elements (from 1-1 to 1-9) that
represent the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan in both aspects as an “object of worship” and a “sourceof inspiration”.

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Fujisan’s fifth station: The routes from the base of Fujisan to the summit are divided into 10 segments that are roughly based onelevation, and this refers to the fifth station of the 10. Although the precise elevation of the fifth station differs based on the route, itis generally in a spot that is roughly 2,400 - 2,500 meters in elevation. Because this station was considered to be the border between
the earth and the heavens, it was called “Tenchi no Sakai” (literally, “the heaven-earth border”).

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Figure 22

Plan of the Fujisan Mountain Area

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Constituent Element 1-1. Mountaintop worship sites
At the mountaintop area of Fujisan, a group of places and facilities associated with Fujisan worship is
distributed along the crater wall.
As the worship-ascent of Fujisan began, the construction of Buddhist temples and the donation of
Buddhist statues etc. began to be conducted at the mountaintop under the influence of the ascetic Buddhismof the preceding periods; then, the religious activities at the mountaintop became more organized. It
became a common practice of pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents to await and see “Goraigo” (or Goraiko) 1 near
the summit, to worship and offer money to the gods and Buddhas such as Asama no Okami, believed to beseated at the inner sanctum (“Naiin”) at the very bottom of crater and Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana
Buddha), believed to be its incarnation2, and then to make a circuit pilgrimage called “Ohachimeguri”,
visiting the several peaks around the crater wall (Mt Kengamine, Mt Mishimagatake, Mt Komagatake, Mt
Sengendake, Mt Jojudake, Mt Izudake, Mt Dainichidake, Mt Kusushidake, and Mt Hakusandake) in asimulation of visiting the worlds of Buddha that are depicted in Buddhist Mandalas. On their way inpilgrimage, Buddhist priests and Fuji-ko adherents collected springwater from the wells at the mountaintop
called “Kimmeisui” (literally, golden clear water) and “Gimmeisui” (literally, silvery clear water) andworshipped Buddhist images in small shrines at Higashiyasunokawara and Mt Kengamine.
The group of places and facilities on the mountaintop that are associated with Fujisan worship is said tooriginate from those built by Matsudai, a Buddhist priest in the 12th century. Subsequently, Buddhist
sutras22, “Kakebotoke” (hanging Buddhas), Buddhist statues and other items were carried to themountaintop or buried there as offerings; a practice of throwing money into the crater that was considered tobe the “inner sanctum” was also conducted. In addition, by the 17th century at the latest, the Dainichido(Mahavairocana Buddha Hall) was built at the mountaintop end of the Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route(at the location of the present Okumiya of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine) and the Yakushido(Bhaisajyaguru Buddha Hall) was built at the mountaintop end of the Yoshida and Subashiri Ascending
Routes (at the location of Kusushi-jinja Shrine at present).
In accordance with the Meiji government’s decree of 1868 to separate Shinto and Buddhism, Buddhist
facilities and statues at the mountaintop were removed in 1874; the names of the peaks associated with
Buddhas were also changed and Buddhist temples such as the Dainichido (Mahavairocana Buddha Hall)
were converted to Shinto shrines. However, people’s worship toward the mountaintop never changed.
Even today, there remain stone monuments and Buddhist statues in many places at the mountaintop; torii
gates stand at the peaks regarded as sacred spots and at the places for worshipping the inner sanctum(Murayama-Omiya worshipping place, Suyama worshipping place, and Yoshida-Subashiri worshipping
place). In particular, the worshipping of “Goraigo (Goraiko)” (sunrise) at the mountaintop and the practiceof “Ohachimeguri”, making a circuit of the peaks of the crater wall at the mountaintop, are still conducted bymany climbers today; through such activities, the quintessence of Fujisan worship has been loyally passed on
up to the present.

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Goraigo (or Goraiko): “Goraigo” (sacred arrival) is a Brocken spectre interpreted as the apparition of the Buddha. Later, thesunrise from the mountaintop came to be called similarly-pronounced “Goraiko” (sacred light).
2
Honjibutsu: With the rise of Buddhism in Japan, a belief that the indigenous gods of Japan and Buddhist gods were actually thesame became popular. According to this belief, the indigenous Shinto gods were in fact avatars or local Japanese manifestationsof the various Buddhas and bodhisattvas described in the Buddhist scriptures.

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Mt Hakusandake

1-4 Subashiri Ascending Route
1-5 Yoshida Ascending Route“Kimmeisui”

Mt Kusushidake
Kusushi-jinja Shrine

Yoshida-Subashiri
worshipping place
Mt Dainichidake“Inner sanctum”

Mt Izudake

Mt Jojudake

Mt Kengamine

Mt Sengendake

Okumiya of Fujisan Hongu
Sengen Taisha Shrine
Murayama-Omiya
worshipping place“Gimmeisui”
Suyama worshipping place
Higashiyasunokawara
1-3 Suyama Ascending Route(present Gotemba
Ascending Route)Mt Mishimagatake
1-2 Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)Figure 23

Mt Komagatake

Plan of mountaintop worship sites

38Constituent Element 1-2. Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)
The Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending Route) (Constituent Element 1-2)
is an ascending route that starts from the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine (Component Part 2) at thesouthwestern foot of Fujisan and reaches the south side of the mountaintop via the Murayama Sengen-jinja
Shrine (Kohoji Temple) (Component Part 4). It is said that climbing on the southern side of Fujisan started asa result of the activities of the 12th-century Buddhist priest Matsudai and that organized climbing by the
Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism began in the early 14th century mainly on the southern side. From the 17th
century to the late 19th century, three powerful lodging house groups known as “Murayama Sambo” (threelodging houses of Murayama) took care of the Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine (Kohoji Temple) andascending routes; the Shugen ascetics affiliated with them carried out religious training at the ascending
routes etc.
At present, the section from the fifth station to the summit is called “Fujinomiya Ascending Route”;
however, the area nominated as the Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route is only the section from the sixth
station to the summit. Alongside this section, there still exist several mountain huts that provide
accommodation to climbers. Since the 18th century, people of the mountain foot villages have been
maintaining the tradition of building a torii gate as an offering on the ascending route near the summit on theYear of Monkey1, the same Eto (Chinese astrological year) as Legend of the birth of Fujisan2, which comesaround every 12 years.
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Plan of Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)1

The year of Monkey, which comes around every 12 years, was also considered to be an important year, because the birth year of
Fujisan was also a year of Monkey.
2
Legend of the birth of Fujisan: The legend that says that Fujisan was created overnight in the 92nd year of Emperor Koan (probably
circa 300 B.C.). It spread after the 13th century. It is thought that the custom of celebrating the anniversary of Fujisan every 60
years after the birth of Fujisan as the year of “Goennen” started around the 15th century. Particularly in the “Goennen” years of1800 and 1860, it is recorded that many people climbed Fujisan.

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Constituent Element 1-3. Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route)
The Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route) (Constituent Element 1-3) is an
ascending route starting at the Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 5) at the south-eastern foot of
Fujisan and reaches the south-eastern part of the mountaintop. Although its origin is not clear, there is a word,“Suhamaguchi”, which is construed as the Suyama Ascending Route, in the “Kaikokuzakki” dating from thelate 15th century.
As a result of the Hoei eruption1 of 1707, which occurred in proximity to the ascending route, it suffereddevastating damage. Subsequently, the course of the route was partially changed and it was not until 1780
that the ascending route was fully recovered. in addition, along the ascending route near the first station,
there exists a wind cave called Suyama Otainai2 (“sacred womb”), which is said to have been visited bypilgrims who made the worship-ascent.
In 1883, the Gotemba Ascending Route, which connects to the point of the 2.8th station of Suyama
Ascending Route (at an altitude of 2,050 m), was opened and the Tokaido Honsen Line (railway) was openedin 1889, improving the convenience of the Gotemba Ascending Route as compared to the Suyama Ascending
Route. Furthermore, in 1912 a part of the Suyama Ascending Route became a part of the army’s maneuver
field and therefore went out of use as the ascending route. Consequently, the worship-ascent on the Suyama
Ascending Route declined completely.
Below the 2.8th station point, it is only limitedly possible to identify the course of the Suyama Ascending
Route that had existed before the opening of the Gotemba Ascending Route. The area nominated as theSuyama Ascending Route consists of two parts: the part from the 2.8th station point to the summit, which isstill in use by the name of “Gotemba Ascending Route” and the part near the first station of the Suyama
Ascending Route (at an altitude of 1,435 m to 1,690 m) that is in use as a walking trail. In addition,
alongside the route higher than the 2.8th station point, several mountain huts exist, many of which provide
accommodation to climbers still today.
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Plan of Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route)1

Hoei eruption: The eruption that occurred on the south-eastern slope of Fujisan in 1707 (the 4th year of Hoei). Three creators
were formed as a result. The volcanic ash reached Edo, some 100 km away. The Hoei eruption is the last eruption of Fujisan inhistory up to the present.
2
Otainai: The details of the religious activities associated with Otainai are described in the explanation for component parts 21 and
22: Funatsu lava tree molds and Yoshida lava tree molds.

40Constituent Element 1-4. Subashiri Ascending Route
The Subashiri Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-4) is an ascending route starting at the Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 6) at the eastern foot of Fujisan, merging with the Yoshida Ascending
Route (Constituent Element 1-5) at the eighth station (at an altitude of approximately 3,350 m), and reaching
the eastern side of the mountaintop. Although its origin is not clear, a “Kakebotoke” (hanging Buddha)
with an inscription of the year 1384 was excavated on the route at the seventh station (at an altitude ofapproximately 2,925 m) as the oldest extant example of the an offering to Fujisan; there is a description about
the congestion of pilgrims on the Suyama Ascending Route in the section of the year 1500 in the“Katsuyamaki”1.
The Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine and Subashiri Village (present Subashiri in Oyama Town), where the route
was located, had gained the control of the entire ascending route up to the mountaintop.
At the time of the Hoei eruption in 1707, these facilities got heavily damaged, but reconstruction wascompleted in the following year, so that a large number of pilgrims returned.
In 1959, a road compatible with the passage of buses was completed from the southern mountain foot tothe present fifth station (at an altitude of approximately 2,000 m). Consequently, the section of theascending route below the fifth station was rarely used; therefore, there are some sections where the locationof the ascending route cannot be identifiable in parts. The area nominated as the Subashiri Ascending Routeis the section from the fifth station to the summit, which is still in use today. Alongside this section, several
mountain huts exist, most of which provide accommodation to climbers still today.
In addition, in 1979, the several Shinto shrines that existed alongside the ascending route below the fifth
station were relocated and merged into the Komitake-jinja Shrine at the fifth station. Around the old sixth
station (at an altitude of approximately 2,700 m), there is an “Otainai” wind cave that attracted worship frompilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents. Furthermore, at the ninth station (at an altitude of approximately 3,575 m)
exist the Mukaekusushi-jinja Shrine that is thought to have existed in the 18th century as a subsidiary shrineof the Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 6) as well as the flatland called “Hinomigozen”, one of theplaces to worship the sunrise from afar.
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Figure 26

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Plan of Subashiri Ascending Route

Katsuyamaki: A record written by several people, which describes events from 564 to 1563 about the records of landlords, people’slife, and disasters in the area on the northern side of Fujisan. When the “Kaikokushi”, a general book about Kai Province(present-day Yamanashi Prefecture), was compiled in 1814, the collection of records thusfar was named “Katsuyamaki”.

41Constituent Element 1-5. Yoshida Ascending RouteThe Yoshida Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-5) is an ascending route starting at the Kitaguchi
Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Constituent Element 1-6) and reaching the eastern part of the mountaintop.
At the second station of the Yoshida Ascending Route (at an altitude of approximately 1,720 m), it is said,
there used to be a statue of a god with the inscription of a year in the late 12th century that had been donatedas an offering. It is to be thought that in the 13th and 14th centuries at the latest a center of the Shugen
ascetics had been formed there.
Because Jikigyo Miroku (1671-1733), who built the foundation of the flourishing of Fuji-ko, designatedthis Yoshida Ascending Route as the main ascending route for his followers when he passed away in thereligious training attempting to enter the supreme plane of meditation1, from the late 18th century, when thenumber of Fuji-ko adherents gradually increased, the number of people who used the Yoshida Ascending
Route in order to climb to the mountaintop reached almost the same number of climbers to the total of all theother ascending routes. At the important points along the route, there are torii gates, or their remains, tosignify the boundaries of the sacred area, the mountain-ascent torii (mountain-ascent gate) in the compoundof the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, which marks the starting point of the Yoshida Ascending
Route, “Umagaeshi” (the limit of ascent on horseback), the second station where the main shrine of the Fuji
Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 8) existed, and “Tenchi no Sakai” (literally, border between
Heaven and Earth), which marked the boundary between “Yakeyama”(literally, burned mountain) and“Kiyama” (literally, tree mountain). In addition, the Yoshida Ascending Route had several places along its
course that would build, in the minds of pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents, the impression of Fujisan as a sacred
mountain, such as the Suzuharasha Shrine at the first station, where Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana
Buddha) had been worshipped before the national movement to abolish Buddhism was issued, and theremains and sites of the religious facilities at the second station such as the Gyojado (Pilgrims Hall) at thesecond station. The pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents erected stone monuments and other stone-madestructures in many places along the ascending route in order to record the successful achievement of worshipascent or pilgrimage and also to pay tribute to or pray for peace on the souls of the leading guides called“Sendatsu” of Fuji-ko and other people.
Among the natural features existing along the route, there are examples of historical significance, such as
the Eboshiiwa Rock, where Jikigyo Miroku entered the supreme plane of meditation, at the 7.5th station
point, the Kyogatake, where Nichiren2(1222 – 1282) is said to have enshrined the Lotus Sutra, the Gozaishi
Rock, where Hasegawa Kakugyo is said to have undergone religious training, and the Kameiwa Rock, where
the Eight Great Dragon Kings are worshipped as the gods of the water. Along the route below the fifth
station, there remain the vestiges of rest facilities etc. for pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents, such as the
Chujikido (a building for having lunch and rest) at the third station. Along the route above the fifth station,
there exist many mountain huts that provide accommodation to climbers still today.
The Yoshida Ascending Route is the only old ascending route that can be climbed on foot from themountain foot to the summit today and the entire route is included in the property. In addition, it is an
ascending route that is used by many climbers still today; the traditional use, initiated by Fuji-ko adherents
who used it as the main ascending route, has been maintained loyally.

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Supreme place of meditation: The status of becoming a Buddha in this world, transcending the boundary between life and death,for the purposes of the salvation of the general public until the time of the descent of Maitoreya Buddha. A religious ideal of
esoteric Buddhism related to the belief that a living body can reach Nirvana. Jikigyo Miroku aimed to enter the supreme plane ofmeditation at the old 7.5 station point (present 8 station) of the Yoshida Ascending Route and passed away in the training.
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Nichiren: A 13th-century Buddhist priest, who chose the Lotus Sutra as the correct teachings of the Buddha. The teachings of the
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Constituent Element 1-6. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
The Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Constituent Element 1-6) has its origin as the place toworship Asama no Okami of Fujisan from afar. According to the historical document of the shrine, it is said
to date back to the mythological times of Japan. The entire surrounding area was a forested area called“Suwanomori”, which had at its center the Suwa-jinja Shrine in which local tutelar gods were worshipped
originally. According to the “Katsuyamaki”, the torii gate in association with Fujisan itself had been built
within the forest by 1480; it is known that in the mid-16th century at the latest the first shrine buildings of theSengen-jinja Shrine were constructed. Subsequently, the present main hall of the east shrine was built in
1561, the present main hall of the west shrine in 1594, and the central main hall in 1615. In the 1730s, therepair work for the buildings in the compound was conducted with the contribution from Murakami Kosei(1682-1759), a leader of Fuji-ko, which laid the foundation of the landscape of the present shrine compound.
The above-mentioned three main halls, the prayer-giving hall, the offering hall, middle gates, subsidiaryshrines, etc. were newly built or repaired on this occasion.
The adherents of Fuji-ko who aimed for Fujisan, after departing from an “Oshi” lodging house, visit the
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine first. Going through the torii gate to enter the compound, they
proceed on the approach road lined with overhanging trees of cypress and cedar toward the main hall. On
both sides of the approach road stand stone lanterns and near the middle section of the approach remain basestones of a “Niomon” gate, which are the archaeological remains of a Buddhist facility. In the vicinity ofthe end of the approach road, a stream runs across the shrine compound; pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents
purified themselves, bathing in this stream. Across the stream over a stone bridge, there is a large torii gate,
which ranks among the largest wooden torii gates in Japan. This torii gate is considered to be a torii gate of
Fujisan, rather than that of the Sengen-jinja shrine. And it has been rebuilt one generation after anothersince the first one was erected in 1480. After the middle gate, there stands the Kaguraden Hall in the front.
Every year on the first of July, the mountain-opening festival is observed in prayer for the safety of climbers;on this occasion, the sacred music and dance called “Daidai Kagura” is performed on the Kaguraden Hall as
an offering directed to the main hall.
Up until the late 19th century, the administration of the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine was in
the hands of the “Oshi” guides of Yoshida and the priests of the shrine were selected from “Oshi” guides.
Behind the main hall of the west shrine is the mountain-ascent torii (mountain-ascent gate) and the
Yoshida Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-5) starts from the compound of this shrine, extending to
the mountaintop of Fujisan. Fuji-ko adherents visited the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine while,
chanting Buddhist prayer1 on the way, after departing from an “Oshi” lodging house. After giving prayer at
the prayer-giving hall, they set out on the ascent of Fujisan.
Since old times, it has been the rule that the season for the worship-ascent of Fujisan starts on the 1st of
July and religious services praying for safety of people on the mountain during the summer have been
conducted at the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine for the “Mountain-Opening Day”. Today, agrand parade celebrating the opening of the mountain and a ceremony of cutting off the straw festoon called“Shimenawa” at the starting point of the mountain-ascent torii (ascending gate) are conducted on 30 June, theday before the opening of the mountain; it is virtually the mountain-opening festival. Since the MountainOpening Day up to the “Yoshida no Himatsuri” (Yoshida Fire Festival), which is performed as a ceremony toclose the mountain on 26 and 27 August, the compound of the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
becomes busy and lively with many Fuji-ko adherents heading to the mountaintop.
The Yoshida Fire Festival, which is performed mainly in the compound of the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine, is the ritual of both the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine and the Suwa-jinja
Shrine, located within its compound, at the same time; on 26 August, people depart from the compound,carrying portable shrines -- one of the orthodox style of the Suwa-jinja Shrine and the other in the image ofFujisan shining red in the sunlight -- to make a tour of the town toward the “Otabisho” (house of rest of thegods) in the Oshi residential area. On the arrival of the portable shrines at the Otabisho, bonfires are lit inmany places around the town and the mountain huts of the Yoshida Ascending Route all at once light a fire totorches. The Fire Festival of Yoshida is important as bearing witness to the tradition of valuing harmony
with the natural environment created by the volcano.

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Kenen-butsu: Indicating words such as regret, remorse, and purification of six senses. Seeking to remove sins they committed intheir lives and purify themselves, Fuji-ko adherents chanted Kenen-butsu prayers during the worship-ascent.

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Figure 28 Plan of Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Refer to Figure 3 in p.14 of Attached Document 1)

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Constituent Element 1-7. Lake Saiko
Constituent Element 1-8. Lake Shojiko
Constituent Element 1-9. Lake Motosuko
Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko are dammed lakes that were created by the volcanic
activities of Fujisan. Based on the tradition that Hasegawa Kakugyo is said to have undergone in-water
religious training in lakes at the mountain foot of Fujisan in the late 16th century, the religious training called“Uchihakkaimeguri” (circuit of the eight seas), in which lakes existing in the surrounding areas of Fujisan areserially visited, came to be conducted by Fuji-ko adherents. In a document presumed to have been written
by Kakugyo himself in the late 16th century, Lake Saiko (Constituent Element 1-7), Lake Shojiko(Constituent Element 1-8), and Lake Motosuko (Constituent Element 1-9) were mentioned as one of thelakes in which Kakugyo himself underwent “Hakkaisuigyo”. In the “Sanjuichinichi no Omaki”1 written in1733, Jikigyo Miroku mentioned eight lakes as the pilgrimage destinations for “Uchihakkaimeguri”.
Among these eight lakes, the Fujigoko (Fuji Five Lakes) including Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko, and Lake
Motosuko have invariably been the pilgrimage destinations for in-water religious training through different
periods of time.
In addition, even among the “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes), Lake Motosuko has inspired many artistic
works because of its particularly excellent scenic landscape. Fujisan has been loved and photographed bymany photographers, both professional and non-professional. Among them, Okada Koyo (1895-1972), whodevotedly continued to take photographs of Fujisan throughout his lifetime, is particularly known for“Sakasafuji” (literally, Fujisan in reverse), or the photo he took of Fujisan and its reflection on the lake
surface from Nakanokura Pass on the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko in 1935. It was named “Kohan
no Haru” (Lakeside Spring) and used as the design for the Japanese bank notes of 5,000-yen and 1,000-yen
in 1984 and 2004, respectively.
The view of Fujisan seen from Nakanokura Pass in which the skirts of Fujisan spreading out up to theshore of Lake Motosuko in continuity, has been passed down to the present day almost unchanged from theimage of Fujisan photographed in the “Kohan no Haru” (Lakeside Spring).
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1Plan of Lake Saiko

Sanjuichinichi no Omaki: A record made by Tanabe Juroemon of the words of Jikigyo Miroku, when he underwent the fasting on
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Plan of Lake Shojiko
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Component Part 2. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
According to the historical document of the shrine, it is said to have been divided from the Yamamiya
Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 3), which had existed in the early 9th century in a closer place to Fujisan
as a place of worshipping it, and placed at the present location; it is known as the Shinto shrine that has beenplaying a central role since old times on the south side of Fujisan. It is revered as the headquarters of a great
number of the Sengen-jinja shrines that have been built to worship the same god in the eastern part of Japan.
Also, this shrine enjoyed strong connections with the rulers of successive regimes; particularly under the
powerful protection of the Edo Shogunate, the development of shrine buildings and compound was promoted.
In 1606, the existing main hall etc. were built under the protection of Tokugawa Ieyasu1 (1542-1616). In
1779, the shrine was officially vested with the authority over the area higher than the eighth station in a trial
by the Shogunate. Although the area higher than the eighth station was declared as the national land by the
Meiji government in around 1877, it was returned to the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine in 2004.
An old picture2 probably depicting the scene of the compound around 1670 shows the torii gate, theapproach, Kagamiike Pond and a drum-shaped bridge, the two-storied gate, the prayer-giving hall, the mainhall, the subsidiary shrine, etc. in the same layout as they are now. This picture also shows Buddhist facilities
that had existed before the government’s order to abolish Buddhism; as a result of archaeological excavation
within the compound, a part of their archaeological remains have been discovered.
Within the compound of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, there is a pond called Wakutamaike
Pond, whose source is the springwater from Fujisan. The forested hill area in the northern half of thecompound corresponds to the end of the lava flow from Fujisan; the abundant water flowing from this placenurtures Wakutamaike Pond. The “Fuji Mandala Painted on Silk”, dating from the 16th century, etc. depicts
the scenes of pilgrims going through ablution in the upper part of Wakutamaike Pond and setting out toFujisan. Ablution in Wakutamaike Pond had continued until the 1920s and the 1930s. However, it is not
performed any longer today. However, many people who value and use the springwater as sacred water are
to be seen in the shrine compound even today. In addition, the Mizuya-jinja Shrine, which is depicted as ashrine in charge of the springwater in an old picture probably depicting the scene of the compound around
1670, still exists and in July every year the “Otauesai” festival (rice-planting festival) is observed in prayer forgood harvest, representing the loyal transmission of tradition in the expression of gratitude toward Fujisan forthe bounty of springwater.

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Tokugawa Ieyasu: The founder of the Edo Shogunate who set up a unified government in Edo (present Tokyo) in 1603, after
approximately 150 years of the warring period.
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Old picture: The extant picture is a copy dating from 1708. The offering hall is only indicated in letters. In the early 20th century,
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Figure 32 Plan of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine(Refer to Figure 13 in p.69 of Attached Document 1)

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Component Part 3. Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
According to the historical document of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine (Component Part 2), theYamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 3) is said to have been the predecessor of the Fujisan Hongu
Sengen Taisha Shrine.
The Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine is characterized by the unique compound layout, not having a main
hall structure at the end of the approach but an altar or a stone-partitioned space for giving prayer to Fujisan
from afar. This is presumed to reflect and retain the ancient styles of Fujisan worship. As a result of thearchaeological excavations within the compound, several pieces of earthenware dating from the 12th to 15th
centuries have been discovered. The location of the prayer-giving space corresponds to the end of the lava
flow that occurred some 2,000 years ago, where the exposed lava flow is raised by approximately 10 m
higher than the tree-covered approach.
In addition, the “Fuji Omiya Goshinjicho” (the records of religious activities in Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine) dating from 1577 also has a description about the Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine; it is thoughtthat a ritual related to Asama no Okami called “Yamamiya Goshinko” had already been conducted between
this shrine and the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine in the late 16th century at the latest. This ritual wasan annual event in April and November in which priests of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine carrying
a spear believed to be inhabited by Asama no Okami make a return trip between the Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine and the Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine. This divine event had been continued up to 1874 but is
not observed any longer today.
In the compounds of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine and the Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine,
there remain three bed stones called “Hokotateishi” (literally, spear stand stone), which were used to rest the
spear on it during the divine event. Lined stones in the prayer-giving space marking the seating positions of
the priests and the lodging house, which is the only building within the compound, used to play an importantrole in the past divine events.
The route used for “Yamamiya Goshinko” is called “Goshinkomichi” (literally, Goshinko Road), along
which there remain a series of stone monuments that was built in 1691 to mark the distance. Although theexact routing of the original course of the “Goshinkomichi” is not clear at present, there remain one
milestone at the starting point of the Goshinkomichi in the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine and fourother stone monuments elsewhere. Because the state of preservation of these four stone monuments is not
fragmental, they are included in the buffer zone.
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Figure 33 Plan of Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine(Refer to Figure 14 in p.70 of Attached Document 1)

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Component Part 4. Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
This shrine is said to have been built by Matsudai, a Buddhist priest in the 12th century. It was also called
Kohoji Temple as a religious facility of Shintoism-Buddhism fusion. In the early 14th century, the priests of
the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism on Fujisan were organized and the Kohoji Temple became a center of
the Shugen sect in Fujisan. The Kohoji Temple was governed from the 17th century to the latter half of the
19th century by three powerful lodging house groups called “Murayama Sambo” (Daikyobo, Tsujinobo, andIkenishibo).
The Kohoji Temple was abolished by the Meiji government’s decree of 1868 to separate Shintoism andBuddhism, it was divided into the Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 4) and the Dainihido(Mahavairocana Buddha Hall). Furthermore, in 1872, the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism was also banned;
as a result most of the Shugen-sect priests became laymen.1 Nevertheless, the activities of ascetic
Buddhism were continued by some Shugen priests until the 1940s.
The area of the component part that is densely covered with trees, including the large cypress tree that isrevered as a sacred tree, contains a torii gate, the shrine building at the end of the approach, the Dainichido(Mahavairocana Buddha Hall) as a facility particularly of Kohoji Temple, the platform for the fire-burning
ritual called “Goma” (Skt: Homa) by the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism, and the ablution spot used bypilgrims. In addition, the archaeological excavation done within the compound has identified the surface ofthe land formation for the compound dating back to the 14th century and the remains of buildings that could
date back to the 17th century or later. The existing Dainichido (Mahavairocana Buddha Hall) enshrines
Buddhist statues associated with the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism, including a statue of Dainichi Nyorai(Mahavairocana Buddha) with the inscription of the year 1259.

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Figure 34 Plan of Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine(Refer to Figure 15 p.71 of Attached Document 1)

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Genzoku: A person in a priest position abandons his or her position as a priest who is committed follow religious precepts andbecomes a layman.

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Component Part 5. Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
The Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 5) is a Shinto shrine that marks the starting point of the
Suyama Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-3). After the Suyama Ascending Route was fully recoveredin 1780 from the damage it suffered from the Hoei eruption of 1707, many pilgrims coming mainly from thearea to the east of Fujisan started to pay a visit to the Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine.
The entire area of the present shrine compound, including the torii gate and the approach, is shrouded in
the divine atmosphere, being physically covered with a group of large cypress trees, including those revered
as sacred trees.
The existing shrine building, which is seated within the shelter structure, is an 1823 reconstruction.
According to the historical document of the shrine, the construction of the Shinto shrine is said to dates
further back to the mythological times of Japan. Based on the record on the ridgepole of the shrine building,
it is presumed that it had already existed in 1524 at the latest. In addition, the building of the Furumiyajinja Shrine seated within the shelter structure at the right side of the main hall is presumed to have been theformer main hall of the Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine.
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Figure 35 Plan of Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine(Refer to Figure 17 in p.72 of Attached Document 1)

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Component Part 6. Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
The Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine) (Component Part 6), located in the eastern
mountain foot of Fujisan, is a Shinto shrine marking the starting point of the Subashiri Ascending Route(Constituent Element 1-4). According to the historical document of the shrine, the construction of theshrine buildings is said to date back to the early 9th century. In the 16th century, under the protection by apowerful feudal lord, the Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine) obtained the authority to
own a part of the offering money left by people at the mountaintop.
Although the shrine buildings of the Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine) collapsed in
the Hoei eruption of 1707, they were rebuilt in 1718. According to a picture drawn after then, it is known
that the torii gate, the approach, and the two-storied gate called “Shimmon” (god’s gate) were aligned in astraight line in the compound that was covered with trees including large cypress trees revered as sacred trees,with the prayer-giving hall, the offering hall, and the main hall at the end -- much in the same layout andstructure to the existing one. When the repair work for the main hall was conducted in 2009, the signs ofrepair work conducted after 1718 were identified in many places; however, it was also found that part of theoriginal structural members dating from the time of reconstruction in 1718 had been used in every repair
work.
After the late 18th century, many pilgrims came to visit the Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine quite often. At
present, on both sides of the approach, which connects to the ascending route, there remain approximately 70
stone structures.
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Plan of Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)(Refer to Figure 18in p.73 of Attached Document 1)

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Component Part 7. Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
The “Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku”1 says that a Sengen-jinja shrine was built on the northern side of Fujisan in
865 in association with the eruptions that occurred from 864 to 866. The description of the “Kaikokushi”2
written in the 19th century shows the above-mentioned shrine was the present Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine(Component Part 7).
Proceeding on the approach and passing through the large torii, visitors enter the sacred space lined withsacred trees such as cypress trees. After the middle gate, there stand the subsidiary shrine etc. with theprayer-giving hall at the center and the main hall at the end, being covered with dense trees including sevenlarge cypress trees.
The Kawaguchi area, centering on the Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, functioned as a post town on agovernment road from the Kofu Basin. As the worship-ascent of Fujisan spread among ordinary people, thearea developed also as an “Oshi” village from around the 16th century. However, as Fuji-ko became
extremely popular in Edo (present-day Tokyo), which resulted in the flourishing of the “Oshi” guides of
Yoshida, the function of the Kawaguchi area as an “Oshi” village declined in and after the 19th century.
On the other hand, the Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine still continues to organize religious events that areclosely associated with Fujisan even today such as the festival of “Magomi” (literally, grandson-seeing), in
which it is believed that the goddess of the shrine, Konohana Sakuya Hime3 (goddess of the flowering tree),makes a trip, bringing baby clothes from the shrine to the cape of “Ubuyagasaki”, or the birthplace of her
grandchild, on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko and the Daidai Okagura festival, which is performed by theOshi guides as an offering to the god in prayer of the successful achievements of the wishes made by people
who gathered to worship the Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine.
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Figure 37 Plan of Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine(Refer to Figure 8 in p.43 of Attached Document 1)

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Nihon Sandai Jitsuroku: An official history of Japan compiled from 894 to 901 by order of Emperor Uda (867 – 931).
Kaikokushi: A comprehensive book on the history of the Province of Kai (present Yamanashi Prefecture) compiled in 1814.
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Konohana Sakuya Hime: A goddess that appears in Japanese mythology. Worshipped as the “goddess of fire”, because she gavebirth in fire. Also as the goddess of Fujisan, which is a volcano, the goddess is worshipped at many Sengen-jinja shrines as themain divinity. Particularly, as Fuji-ko became popular from the 18th century to the early 19th century, many adherents of Fuji-ko
regarded Konohana Sakuya Hime as the manifestation of Asama no Okami or the goddess of Fujisan.
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8. Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine
The Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine (Component Part 8), located on the northern side of Fujisan, consistsof two parts: the “Motomiya” (literally, original shrine), where the original shrine compound is located, andthe “Satomiya” (literally, village-shrine), where the relocated shrine buildings exist. Both shrinecompounds constitute the integral value as the compound of the Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine – theMotomiya seated at the second station of the Yoshida Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-5) functions
as the center for various forms of Fujisan worship such as the Shugen asceticism and worship-ascent, while
the present Satomiya houses the main shrine that was relocated from the Motomiya to the present
compound on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko as the dwelling place of the local tutelar god.
According to the “Kaikokushi”, it was in the early 9th century that the Motomiya was built at the second
station of the Yoshida Ascending Route.
Although the center of the Shugen sect of ascetic Buddhism on Fujisan was the Murayama Sengen-jinja
Shrine (Component Part 4) (Kohoji Temple) located in the south-west side, the Buddha Hall dedicated to En
no Gyoja was also built in Omuro located at the second station on the northern side between the 13th and14th centuries as a central religious facility for activities within the mountain area. Subsequently at Omuro,a Sengen-jinja shrine and a Buddhist temple were built and it came to be recognized as an important religious
center of Fujisan worship on the Yoshida Ascending Route.
The main hall of the Motomiya at the second station was subjected to the severe climate conditions in themountain, so it was relocated in 1970s to the present Satomiya, close to human settlements on the shore of
Lake Kawaguchiko, for the purposes of protecting the main hall permanently from severe natural conditions.
In the compound of the Satomiya, the approach is extending from the torii gate to the main hall of theSatomiya. In the area after the middle gate, there stand subsidiary shrines etc. with the main hall and theaccompanying prayer-giving hall and offering hall in the front. The main hall is protected with a sheltering
structure that was later built to protect it together with the prayer-giving hall and the offering hall as one
whole. The compound is covered with cypress trees and other trees, producing a sacred and awe-inspiring
space.
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Figure 38 Plan of Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine(Refer to Figures 6 in p. 41 and 7 in p.42 of Attached Document 1)

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Component Part 9. “Oshi” Lodging House (Former House of the Togawa Family)
Component Part 10. “Oshi” Lodging House (House of the Osano Family)“Oshi” was the professional guides who took all the necessary care, including accommodations and meals,of people who made worship-ascent during the summer and usually worked to spread Fujisan worship and toengage in prayer-giving and invocation. The “Oshi” guides of Yoshida, the representative “Oshi” of Fujisan,built large-scale “Oshi” villages on both sides of a road that extended north-south in the area in front of thegate to the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Constituent Element 1-6), which marked the starting
point of the Yoshida Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-5).
The property contains two “Oshi” lodging houses: the Former House of the Togawa Family (Component
Part 9) and the House of the Osano Family (Component Part 10).
The houses of “Oshi” are characterized by narrow, oblong plots that are deeper than they are wide; thegateway passage was laid down facing and extending from the main street, with a watercourse traversing the
precincts; at the end of the precincts across the watercourse stands the building that was used both forresidential and lodging purposes.
At the “Oshi” lodging houses, the adherents of Fuji-ko guided here by their leader, or “Sendatsu”, firstwashed hands and feet with water from the watercourse traversing the precincts. Then, reaching the mainhouse, the leader, or “Sendatsu”, was received by the “Oshi” guide to enter the main house from the platform
entrance and the followers entered it from the veranda. From the platform entrance, guest rooms continue
to the back of the main house and there is a sanctum at the end of the main building. “Oshi” guides and Fujiko adherents gathered and prayed in front of the sanctum, preparing themselves for worship-ascent.
The Former House of the Togawa Family was extended with a detached building, in which the sanctum
was set up, in order to accommodate the explosively increasing Fuji-ko adherents due to the flourishing of
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Figure 39 Plan of “Oshi” Lodging Houses(Refer to Figures 26 and 27 in p.106 of Attached Document 1)

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Component Part 11. Lake Yamanakako
Component Part 12. Lake Kawaguchiko
These two lakes are dammed lakes that were created by the volcanic activities of Fujisan and are includedin the “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes). “Ubuyagasasaki” on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko is theplace where, in the “Magomi” festival, Kinohana Sakuya Hime, the godess of the Kawaguchi Asama-jinja
Shrine (Component Part 7), makes a visit in order to see her newly born grandchild.
Based on the tradition that Hasegawa Kakugyo is said to have undergone in-water religious training inlakes at the mountain foot of Fujisan in the late 16th century, the religious training called“Uchihakkaimeguri” (circuit of the eight seas), in which lakes existing in the surrounding areas of Fujisan areserially visited, came to be conducted by Fuji-ko adherents. In a document presumed to have been written
by Kakugyo himself in the late 16th century, Lake Yamanakako (Component Part 11) and Lake Kawaguchiko(Component Part 12) were mentioned as one of the lakes in which Kakugyo himself underwent“Hakkaisuigyo”. In the “Sanjuichinichi no Omaki” written in 1733, Jikigyo Miroku mentioned eight lakes
as the pilgrimage destinations for “Uchihakkaimeguri”. Among them, the “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes)
including Lake Yamanakako and Lake Kawaguchiko have invariably been the pilgrimage destinations for inwater religious training through different periods of time.

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Figure 40

Plan of Lake Yamanakako

Figure 41

Plan of Lake Kawaguchiko

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Component Part 13. Oshino Hakkai springs (Deguchiike Pond), Component Part 14. Oshino Hakkai
springs (Okamaike Pond), Component Part 15. Oshino Hakkai springs (Sokonashiike Pond),
Component Part 16. Oshino Hakkai springs (Choshiike Pond), Component Part 17. Oshino Hakkai
springs (Wakuike Pond), Component Part 18. Oshino Hakkai springs (Nigoriike Pond), Component
Part 19. Oshino Hakkai springs (Kagamiike Pond), and Component Part 20. Oshino Hakkai springs(Shobuike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Component Parts 13 to 20) are a group of eight springs formed by the underflows
of Fujisan, each of which was a pilgrimage destination of Fujisan worship in association with one of theEight Great Dragon Kings1. Pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents setting out on the ascent of Fujisan purified
themselves with the water from Oshino Hakkai springs. Based on the tradition that Hasegawa Kakugyo issaid to have undergone in-water religious training in lakes at the mountain foot of Fujisan in the late 16th
century, people started to conduct the pilgrimage called “Fujisan Nemoto Hakko” (eight lakes at the base of
Fujisan) of Oshino Hakkai springs in 1843, making a circuit of eight small springs. The adherents of Fujiko opened a path from Deguchiike Pond (Component Part 13) to Shobuike Pond (Component Part 20) anddredged the ponds, so at to enshrine the Eight Great Dragon Kings. Since then, Oshino Hakkai springs
continued to be the destinations of pilgrimage up to the late 19th century. Pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents
conducted ablution in these springs, then set out on the worship-ascent of Fujisan the next morning.

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Eight Great Dragon Kings: the gods protecting the Buddha’s Law, who appears in the Lotus Sutra. Generally, they are associatedwith rain and water.

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Figure 42

Plan of Oshino Hakkai springs

61Component Part 21. Funatsu lava tree molds
Component Part 22. Yoshida lava tree molds
Among lava tree molds, those resembling the shape of a gutted human body became the object of worshipcalled “Otainai” and the religious practice of making a circuit inside the cave called “Tainaimeguri” (literally,
touring inside the body) started. Funatsu lava tree molds (Component Part 21) and Yoshida lava tree molds(Component Part 22) are the representative examples. Since both of them were located close to the Yoshida
Ascending Route (Constituent Element 1-5), many Fuji-ko adherents regarded them as important and the twogroups of “Otainai” were considered to be part of the series of spiritual sites. The Fuji-ko adherents who
engaged in Tainaimeguri visited the “Otainai” one day before they made worship-ascent and purified
themselves by going around inside the cave. Then, they returned to an “Oshi” lodging house and preparedthemselves for the worship-ascent the next day.
In the early 17th century, it is believed, Hasegawa Kakugyo found one of the Funatsu lava tree molds,
when he made the worship-ascent of Fujisan, and made it the place to worship Asama no Okami. In
addition, in 1673, a Fuji-ko adherent discovered the largest cave among the Funatsu lava tree molds andenshrined Asama no Okami therein again, erecting the shrine building of the Utsumuro Sengen-jinja Shrine
near the entry to the cave.
Yoshida lava tree molds were found by a Fujiko adherent in 1892 and became the destination ofpilgrimage since then. Inside these two caves, Konohana Sakuya Hime, who is worshipped as theincarnation of Asama no Okami and the goddess of Fujisan, is enshrined.
In addition, lava tree molds, including these two lava tree molds, became the object of worship for those
who wish for the safe delivery of babies, because of their resemblance to wombs, which are the origin of life.
Such practice of worship of the natural objects that were shaped by volcanic activities nurtured traditions that
put emphasis on coexistence with nature among people.
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Figure 43

Plan of Funatsu lava tree molds

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Figure 44

Plan of Yoshida lava tree molds

63Component Part 23. Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki (Component Part 23) is a site where remains a group of more than 200 monuments
and pagodas that were erected by Fuji-ko adherents, including a wind cave called “Hitoana”, where it isbelieved that Hasegawa Kakugyo vanished entering Nirvana as a result of ascetic practices. The“Azumakagami”1 (Mirror of Eastern Japan) contains a description about the spiritual experience by asamurai who explored the cave by order of the second shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, Minamoto no
Yoriie (1182-1204); it is known that the Hitoana cave was revered as the “dwelling place of Asama no
Okami” as early as in the 13th century.
According to the old Fuji-ko-related documents, Hitoana was a place where Hasegawa Kakugyo is said tohave received the revelation from Asama no Okami during the religious training in the 16th century to the17th century. Also, based on the tradition that Kakugyo said that Hitoana was the Buddhist “Pure Land” orthe gate to it, enthusiastic Fuji-ko adherents who came to Hitoana and underwent religious training in there
appeared. At the peak of Fuji-ko, adherents built many stone monuments in order to pray for or pay homage
to Kakugyo and other Fuji-ko leaders and/or to record the number of worship-ascent they achieved.
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Figure 45 Plan of Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki(Refer to Figure 16 on page 72 of Attached Document 1)

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Azumakagami: A historical document describing events of the 12th and 13th centuries, including an article of the year 1203 about
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Component Part 24. Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls (Component Part 24) originate from the springwater of Fujisan. The name of
the waterfalls, “Shiraito” (white threads), comes from the appearance of the springwater of 150,000 m3 to160,000 m3 daily on average falling like hundreds of white threads.
According to Fuji-ko-related documents, Shiraito no Taki waterfalls are the place where Hasegawa
Kakugyo is said to have undergone in-water religious training in combination with the religious training in
the Hitoana cave; therefore, the waterfalls became a destination of pilgrimage and religious training by Fujiko adherents and other people. There remain the pictures drawn by Fuji-ko adherents depicting not only thescene of the religious training in Shiraito no Taki waterfalls in around the mid-18th century, but also the stonemonuments that still exist today.
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Figure 46

Plan of Shiraito no Taki waterfalls

65Component Part 25. Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove
The Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove is located approximately 45 km southwest from the mountaintop of
Fujisan and is a sand bar covered with a grove of pine trees that faces Suruga Bay. The sand bar extends
approximately 7 km long. Among them, the area around the “Feather Robe” pine tree (“Hagoromo no
Matsu”), which is regarded as the stage of the “Legend of Feather Robe”1, or a story about an encounter of a
local fisherman with a celestial nymph said to be associated with Fujisan, is known as a scenic spot for theparticularly beautiful view of Fujisan with the pine tree grove in the foreground. Also, the “god’s road”
lined with a continuation of pine trees extends from the “Feather Robe” pine tree to the compound of the
Miho-jinja Shrine, of which the foundation is said to date back to the 9th century. On the occasions of thedivine events at the Miho-jinja Shrine, the “Feather Robe” pine tree serves as the landmark for the god toarrive from the sea and the god then takes the “god’s road” to the shrine compound.
Since the “Man-yoshu” (Collection of a Myriad Leaves)2 , Japan's oldest anthology of poems, wascompiled in the 8th century, the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove became the subject of “waka” poems.
Also, based on the belief of ancient China in Taoist immortals, which exerted great influence upon
Japanese culture, the coastal landscape of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove characterized by the linear
strip of the white sand beach and the green pine trees in the orientation toward Fujisan has since old times
been construed to be a “bridge” connecting the secular world and Fujisan, which was identified withlegendary Mt Penglai. Furthermore, in the 16th century, when religiously-motivated ascents to themountaintop spread among ordinary people, the “Fuji Mandala Painted on Silk”, which gives visualexpression of the worship of Fujisan in a landscape painting, was drawn with the Mihonomatsubara pine tree
grove in the lower part of the painting. This shows that Japanese people at that time recognized theMihonomatsubara pine tree grove as an important spiritual spot on the route of the worship-ascent of Fujisan.
Such landscape cognition was passed down to the 18th century and the early 19th century, when worshipascents to the summit spread explosively among ordinary people; the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove cameto be recognized as an important place signifying the process of the worship-ascent of Fujisan for those fromthe western regions who took the Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route by way of the Tokaido Road. This isevident in many pilgrimage maps and other guide maps for climbers that depict the Mihonomatsubara pinetree grove in the western corner of the sacred area of Fujisan worship.
On the other hand, the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove also became the stage of the “Noh” playtitled“Hagoromo” (Feather Robe) which was written based on the “Legend of Feather Robe” probably in the
15th century. The pine tree grove impressed Japanese people as a spot to view Fujisan. In the late 19th century,
the Noh play, “Hagoromo” (Feather Robe), was also introduced to people outside Japan and included in theworks of Modernist writers such as Yeats (1865 -1939) and Pound (1885 -1972). It contributed to global
dissemination of the Japanese traditional performance art, “Noh”. Furthermore, as a result of paintings sincethe 16th century, the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove became recognized as a scenic spot that appears intypical compositions for depictions of Fujisan and it is known as the viewpoint or stage of internationallyrenowned works of art, including the works of Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858).

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Legend of Feather Robe: It is a type of swan maiden story. The legend has a variety of local versions that have traditionally been
told in various places throughout Japan. Among them, the legend of feather robe whose stage is set at the Mihonomatsubara pinetree grove has the following plot: a celestial nymph descends to the earth and puts her feather robe on a pine tree; a local fisherman
picks up the robe and the nymph, who cannot fly back to the heaven without the feather robe, asks him to return it; the nymph
performed a celestial dance to convince the fisherman and finally flies back to the heaven in the direction of Fujisan. The “featherrobe” pine tree is said to be the pine tree, on which the nymph put her robe; however, the existing pine tree is not so old as the story.
In addition, a piece of cloth has been enshrined in the Miho-jinja Shrine, as the piece from the feather robe.
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Man-yoshu: The oldest extant collection of Japanese waka poetry, compiled in the late 7th to late 8th centuries.

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Plan of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove67

(6) Overview of Component Parts and Constituent Elements and Specific Features Included Therein
Table 5 shows the component parts and the constituent elements and the specific features included in them.
Table 5 Overview of component parts and constituent elements and specific features included thereinNo.

Component
Constituent elements
parts
Fujisan Mountain Area

1-1 Mountaintop worship sites

Specific features
Historical

NaturalInner sanctum and peaks (MtKengamine, Mt Mishimagatake,
Mt Komagatake, Mt Sengendake,
Mt Jojudake, Mt Izudake, Mt
Dainichidake, Mt Kusushidake,and Mt Hakusandake)

1-2 Omiya-Murayama Ascending
Route (present Fujinomiya
Ascending Route)
1-3 Suyama Ascending Route(present Gotemba Ascending
Route)
1
1-4 Subashiri Ascending Route

Otainai

1-5 Yoshida Ascending Route

Gozaishi, Eboshiiwa, andKameiwa

1-6 Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine

Forest (including sacred trees)

1-7 Lake Saiko
1-8 Lake Shojiko
1-9 Lake Motosuko

Lake
Lake
Lake and Nakanokura Pass

2

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

Wakutamaike Pond and forest

3

Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine

Forest4

Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine

Forest (including a sacred tree)

5

Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine

Forest (including a sacred tree)

6

Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)

Forest (including a sacred tree)

7

Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine

Forest (including sacred trees)

8

Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine

Forest

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

“Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the Togawa Family)“Oshi” Lodging House(House of the Osano Family)
Lake Yamanakako
Lake Kawaguchiko
Oshino Hakkai springs (Deguchiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Okamaike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Sokonashiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Choshiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Wakuike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Nigoriike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Kagamiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Shobuike Pond)
Funatsu lava tree molds
Yoshida lava tree molds
Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls

Lake
Lake and Ubuyagasaki
SpringSpringSpringSpringSpringSpringSpringSpring“Otainai”“Otainai”
Wind cave
Waterfalls

25

Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

Pine trees and sand beach

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10

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SocialOkumiya of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, Kusushijinja Shrine, Kimmeisui, Gimmeisui,
Higashiyasunokawara, worshipping place(Murayama-Omiya, Suyama and Yoshida-Subashiri),and Ohachimeguri pilgrimage route-

Ascending route and torii gate (donated by Fujisanworshippers’ groups)

Mountainhut

Ascending route

Mountainhut

Ascending route, spot of a hanging Buddha discovery(at the 7th station), Komitake-jinja Shrine,
Mukaekusushi-jinja shrine, and Hinomigozen
Ascending route, mountain-ascent gate, Umagaeshi,
Suzuharasha, Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine(Motomiya), Gyojado site, Chujikido, Tenchi no
Sakai, and Kyogatake
Main Hall, main hall of east shrine, main hall of west
shrine, prayer-giving hall, offering hall, Kaguraden,
Suwa-jinja Shrine, middle gate, large torii gate, toriigate, Niomon gate base stone, and approach
Main hall, prayer-giving hall, offering hall, twostoried gate, corridor, latticework fence, torii gate,approach, subsidiary shrines (Mizuya-jinja Shrine andtwo other shrines), rounded bridge (drum-shaped
bridge), Goshinkomichi, milestone representing thestarting point of Goshinkomichi, Hokotateishi, andBuddhist facility site
Prayer-giving space (including altar and stonepartitioned space), approach, lodging house, andHokotateishi
Shrine buildings (main hall, prayer-giving hall, andoffering hall), Mahavairocana Buddha Hall, Takane
Sochinjusha Shrine, torii gate, approach, ablution
spot, Goma platform, and building site
Main hall (including shelter house), Furumiya-jinja
shrine (including shelter house), torii, and approach
Shrine buildings (main hall, prayer-giving hall, andoffering hall), two-storied gate (Shimmon), torii,
approach, and stone monuments of Fuji-ko adherents
Shrine buildings (main hall and prayer-giving hall),middle gate, torii gate, and approach
Shrine buildings (Satomiya main hall and Motomiya
main hall), middle gate, torii gate, and approach
Gateway passage, water course, gate, main house,and detached building
Gateway passage, water course, main house, gate
posts, and stone lanterns
Utsumuro-jinja Shrine
Monuments, pagodas, and stone Buddha“Feather Robe” pine tree (“Hagoromo no Matsu”)
and Miho-jinja shrine

Mountainhut
Mountain
hut

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-

-

-

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(7) Relationships and connections of component parts and constituent elements
The 25 component parts and nine constituent elements are mutually and closely related to each other as
objects of worship. Also, the component parts and constituent elements which are viewpoints depicted inartistic works (Nakanokura Pass on the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko and Mihonomatsubara) and thecomponent parts (the Fujisan area) which are the views from these viewpoints are also closely related witheach other as the sources of artistic inspiration.
A. Relationships and connections of component parts and constituent elements as “objects ofworship”
Pilgrimage routes at Fujisan are not just a line of path visiting component parts and constituent elements.
They are the group of complicated routes that pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents used depending where they
started and purposes of worship and pilgrimage. Thus, historic connections of component parts andconstituent elements are described using four categories which symbolize notable events of Fujisan worship.
1) Eruption and worshipping Fujisan from afar (from around the 9th century)
From ancient times, Fujisan has repeated a cycle of dormancy and volcanic activity, and it thus became thefocus of veneration from afar (“Yohai”) as people at the base of the mountain looked to the summit inworship. Increased volcanic activities which date back to the 8th century drove people to enshrine the GreatGod of Asama to calm down the volcanic mountain. People constructed Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine at theend of lava flows on the mountain slope, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha at the end of lava flow and locationof springs at the foot of Fujisan, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine,
and Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine. The volcanic activities also formed the present-day Lake Saiko, Lake
Shojiko, and Lake Motosuko.
Kawaguchi, where Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine is located, was a lodging station of the Kamakura Route(Misakaji) connecting the Suruga Province (Shizuoka) and Kai Province. The location of the route is said tohave affected the construction of the shrine. The Nakamichi Route connecting Omiya where Fujisan Hongu
Sengen Taisha Shrine is located and the Lake Motosuko area was also an important route.
2) Shugen asceticism and worship-ascent (around the 12th century -)Shugen practitioners developed Fujisan as a site of mountain asceticism and gradually started to directly
hike up Fujisan as worship-ascent. A Buddhist priest Matsudai performed a worship-ascent to Fujisan in 1149.
He constructed Dainichi Temple at the summit and buried Issaikyo Sutra as an offering. Matsudai thenconstructed Fujisan Kohoji Temple (present-day Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine) in a mountain village at thesouth side of Fujisan, and this location developed as a station of Shugen asceticism (Murayama asceticism).
The Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route was initially a route constructed for the Murayama asceticism
practitioners to engage in worship-ascent and training in Fujisan.
Shugen practitioners who trained at areas where Matsudai also trained said to have constructed statues of
Yamato Takeru and goddess dated at the end of the 12th century at Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine, a sacredtraining site on the Yamanashi side. Sacred sites around Fujisan were connected in a network of Shugen
asceticism beyond the boundary of Yamanashi and Shizuoka.
3) Popularization of the worship and pilgrimage (around the 14th century -)In the 14th to 16th centuries, common Fuji-ko adherents called “dosha” started to practice worship-ascent
to Fujisan, which led to the development of the clusters of worship remains at the summit. The “Oshi” guides
who guided and took care of dosha became active. Kamiyoshida (present-day Fujiyoshida City) and
Kawaguchi where they resided developed as communities of “Oshi.” Yoshida Ascending Route, one ofpilgrimage routes that Fuji-ko adherents used, emerged in historic records at the end of 15th century with
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, the origin of the ascending route. Pilgrims frequently used
Yoshida Ascending Route along with Funatsuguchi Ascending Route extending from Kawaguchi to the top of
Fujisan. People serving for Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine also operated lodging houses to take care of
dosha at the Omiya Entrance, the starting point of Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route. Priests at Kohoji
Temple also established lodging houses at the Murayama Entrance.
Hasegawa Kakugyo who trained in the Fujisan Mountain Area and the Hitoana cave established Fuji-ko in
the 17th century, and the Hitoana cave, Uchino-Hakkai (including Fuji Five Lakes) and Sotono-Hakkai, thetraining sites of Kakuyo, became sacred places. With the emergence of Fuji-ko, the worshipping style ofvisiting these sacred places became popular. In the 18th century, Fuji-ko flourished under leaders such as
Murakami Kosei and Jikigyo Miroku. Reconstruction of Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine andconstruction of pilgrimage routes in and around Fujisan such as the Ohachimeguri route surrounding thecrater at the top of Fujisan and the Ochudo route traversing the circumference of the mountain slope of
Fujisan occurred in this period.

694) Diversification of hiking at Fujisan (around 19th century -)In the 19th century, Fujisan worship started to turn into Shintoism. After the establishment of the Meiji
government, remains of worships at the summit of Fujisan and various Buddha statues enshrined in various
parts of the mountain area were removed, and halls enshrining these statues were turned into shrines. The“Oshi” system was abolished, and Fuji-ko became reorganized. Meanwhile, diversified styles of worshipspread such as the removal of the rule to ban female worshippers and simplified purification routines became
common.
The diversified means of transportation also resulted in changes in and removal of routes are gates ofascending routes. Roads connecting component parts and constituent elements on the Shizuoka side indicatethat the Fujinomiya Ascending Route was established in 1906 which was directly connected with the current
sixth station without stopping at Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine at the Murayama Entrance starting from
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine before the start of the Minobu Line train service. An automobile road of
this route up to the current fifth station opened in 1970, and a hiking style using automobiles became
common.
The number of hikers decreased at Suyama Ascending Route, as the new Gotemba Ascending Route
opened in 1883 and merged with Suyama Route at the 2.8th point. Suyama Ascending Route further
deteriorated as a part of the route was included in the military training ground in 1912. Hikers can now drive
up to the 5th station at Gotemba Ascending Route and Subashiri Ascending Route.
On the Yamanashi side, the widening of Yoshida Ascending Route in 1907 and the start of Fuji Sanroku
Train Service in 1929 led to the improvement of the conventional ascending routes. A new route was alsoestablished such as Shoji Ascending Route in 1923. Especially, the start of a bus route service to the Funatsu
Ascending Route in 1952 and the opening of the Fuji-Subaru Line in 1964 improved the accessibility to theLake Kawaguchiko area and Fujisan Mountain Area.
The improved means of transportation resulted in the increased number of visitors from within Japan andoverseas. The motivation to hike Fujisan also became diversified such as for leisure. Old mountain huts alongpilgrimage routes were closed. Yet, some sections of pilgrimage routes are still being used by people visiting
Fujisan for various wishes and purposes.
B. Relationships and connections of component parts and constituent elements as “sources of artistic
inspiration”
The Nakanokura Pass at the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko provides a great view of the entire
Fujisan with the surface of Lake Motosuko with the backdrop of the lower portion of Fujisan from the baseto the mid section, the portion densely covered with trees and the upper portion from the mid section and up
showing the bare ground of lava rocks. “Kohan no Haru” (Lakeside Spring) that a photographer Okada Koyo
(1895-1972) released in 1935 captured the entire posture of Fujisan seen from Nakanokura Pass and Fujisanreflected on the surface of Lake Motosuko. His photographs later became widely known as images
decorating Japanese banknotes (5,000 yen bill in 1984, and 1,000 yen bill in 2004).
Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove exhibits a view of pine tree grove, sand beach, and sea surface with
Fujisan above the 2.5th station appearing over the Suruga Bay. Mihonomatsubara became widely known as it
was depicted in ukiyoe pictures such as “Matsubara in Miho, Suruga” in “Rokuju Yoshu Meisho-zue(Pictures of Sixty Landmarks)” by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858).
These views consist of three elements in a good balance including (1) lakeside pass or beach whichbecomes a viewpoint, (2) Fujisan as the target of the view, and (3) a view line connecting the above twoelements.

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Chapter 3.

Current Situation and Issues Concerning the Property and theSurrounding Environment

This chapter explains and analyzes the current situation and issues of the property and the surrounding
environment, including currently on-going measures.
The first section summarizes the current situation and issues common to the property and the surrounding
environment by five fields: (1) development and urban infrastructure, (2) environmental changes, (3) natural
disasters, (4) visitor/tourism pressures, and (5) others. In addition, the current situation and issues specific to theindividual component parts and constituent elements are divided into “places of worship-ascent andpilgrimage” based on the aspect of Fujisan as an “object of worship” and “viewpoints and views” based on the
aspect of Fujisan as a “source of artistic inspiration” and described in sections 2 and 3, respectively.
1. The Current Situation and Issues Found Common to the Property and the Surrounding Environment(1) Development and Urban Infrastructure
The properties and nearby lands are categorized into public land or private land.
The national government, prefectural government, and municipal government can determine the use of
public land, and the possibility of allowing development is extremely low.
Meanwhile, the use of some sections of private lands is strictly regulated based on the Law for theProtection of Cultural Properties, Natural Parks Law (sections designated as Special National Park Zone), or
the City Planning Law (sections designated as urbanization control zones). Other sections of private lands
include zones designated as National Park Ordinary Zone by the Natural Parks Law, zones regulated bylandscape ordinances and landscape plans to designate designs and exterior colors of buildings based on theLandscape Act by municipalities, as well as zones with relatively relaxed restrictions on sizes and locationsof structures.
The component parts and nearby lands have long been visited by many tourists. Thus, tourist facilities
such as hotels, golf courses, and ski runs have been constructed by paying full attention to blend them in withthe landscape. Infrastructures such as industrial parks have also been constructed to strengthen the local
economy. In the surrounding area of the residences of local people, the national government, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipal governments carry out the construction of city
infrastructure facilities such as roads and sewage.
These facilities have been properly constructed and developed under the current laws and regulations. Yet,urban infrastructures which may affect the connection among component parts and constituent elements may
be constructed in areas with relatively relaxed restrictions on the sizes and locations of structures, andsomething has to be done to regulate this.
Also in areas designated as Urbanization Control Zone under the City Planning Law which restricts land
uses, restrictions on sizes and locations are not applicable to some type of architectures and structures such asa large-scale solar farm, which also require some responses.
Thus, the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture and municipalities areworking in tandem to review the various administrative processes which exist from a regulatory standpointwith relation to the size (scale) of workpiece that fall beyond the control of conduct regulations andregulation of the location thereof.
Also, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are promoting below-ground wiring in order topreserve good scenic landscapes for Fujisan.
Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 describe details of restrictions in laws and regulations.
(2) Changes in the Natural Environment(i) Air pollution
Environmental changes that may reduce the value of the property caused by air pollution include theimpact of acid rain, but there has been no report of damage caused by acid rain at this point.
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture both monitor air pollutants in areas surrounding Fujisan
and control emissions from soot and smoke-producing facilities and volatile organic chemical-emitting
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(ii) Climate change
Due to the climate change, the permafrost of Fujisan, which had been a continuous existence, has become
discontinuous parcels. The possibilities of changes such as the accelerated forest limit rise and vegetation
change have been pointed out.
The Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant municipal governments, private
associations and companies are conducting the thinning of trees in order to maintain the sound functions offorests to absorb and sequester carbon dioxide.

(iii) Conservation of Biological Diversity
1) Changes in the grassland environment
To respond to changes in the grassland environment which characterizes the base area of Fujisan, thenational government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipalities are studying
vegetation and patrolling in cooperation with private organizations to promote the conservation of thegrassland environment.
2) Damage to crops caused by wild animals
In the surrounding area of the Fujisan Mountain Area, Japanese deer’s feeding damage to the trunks ofstanding trees has been reported. In addition, feeding damage to bamboo grass and other grasses has also
been reported, although less severe as compared to the standing tree damage.
The Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipal governments arecarrying out patrol to monitor the status of tree trunk damage and taking preventive measures such as theinstallation of fences around standing trees etc. Municipal governments are trying to identify the populationof the Japanese deer and implementing controlled hunting to regulate the population to a proper size.
3) Invasion of alien species
Invasion of alien species has been detected in the area around Fujisan. Thus, the national government,
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipalities are promoting the ecosystemconservation around Fujisan such as by implementing alien species survey and removal activities incooperation with private organizations.
(3) Natural Disasters
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipalities have established Regional
Disaster Management Plan providing disaster prevention plans, emergency response plans, and recovery andreconstruction measures for each timeframe of a disaster including before the onset, during the event of adisaster, and after the onset and continuing training to protect lives and properties of residents from disasters.
They also organized safety issues to protect the lives and health of visitors from disaster and implementing
additional measures.
To protect cultural properties which are component parts and constituent elements, Agency for Cultural
Affairs has established Agency for Cultural Affairs Disaster Assignment Plan, and municipalities in Shizuoka
and Yamanashi also established manuals in addition to Regional Disaster Plan. Relevant municipalities andorganizations are implementing safety measures to prevent disaster, recover from disasters, and protect lives
and health of visitors in public facilities.
Relevant organizations at the fifth station of the Fuji-Subaru Line have been implementing disaster drills
and other preparations to make sure they would be able to quickly respond to disasters. Prefecture of
Yamanashi also installed Water Safety Instructors in 1973 to ensure water safety in Fuji Five Lakes and toraise the water safety awareness among visitors and educate people of evacuation from the water in the eventof an approaching typhoon.
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(i) Volcanic eruption and associated disasters
Fujisan is an active volcano and it is anticipated that natural disasters such as eruption, associated disasters,
pyroclastic flows, pyroclastic surges, lava flows, snow-melt type volcanic mud flows, ash fall, and mud flows
caused by rain after ash fall might impact the property. Government agencies including Japan
Meteorological Agency and research facilities are continuously monitoring the weather conditions.
The Central Disaster Management Council consisting of the Prime Minister and all ministers establishedthe Basic Policy for Wide-area Volcanic Disaster Management in Fujisan in 2006 based on the report by the
National Fujisan Volcanic Disaster Management Council. Also, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture,and relevant municipalities added Fujisan Volcanic Disaster Management Plan describing smooth and safe
evacuation of local residents and visitors to the Regional Disaster Management Plan based on the Fujisan
Hazard Map Committee Report released in 2004. In February 2014, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, and relevant municipalities released the Fujisan Wide Area Volcanic
Evacuation Plan describing basic concept of evacuation such as areas where evacuation is required, thenumber of expected evacuees, where to evacuate, and evacuation plans for specific levels. As a continuationof this effort, in March 2015 , the municipalities organized measures to ensure smooth wide-area evacuationof residents such as methods of communication, wide-area evacuation, and traffic restrictions to improve theplan. Shizuoka Prefecture included contents of Wide Area Evacuation Plan to the Shizuoka Prefecture
Regional Disaster Management Plan in 2015.
In October 2014, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa Prefectures jointly held Fujisan volcanic disaster
drills and collaborated on the order of measures in case of an eruption at Fujisan, and in summer 2015 heldsafety drills for climbers in collaboration with mountain hut associations. They are going to improve theplans by implementing trainings and drills to further reinforce the safety.
(ii) Landslide, mud flow, and rockfall
In the sloped area, the erosion of landforms by landslides and mud flows and the occurrence of rockfalls
are anticipated. With respect to these risks, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism isplaying a central role in taking measures for the prevention of landform collapse and mud flows to thedownstream such as the series of valley bed protection works to curb erosion and prevent the collapse of
mountain slopes at the “Osawakuzure1“ area and the construction of sand control facilities aimed at theprevention of mud flow disasters at the mountain foot, including sand control dams and sand retention fields.
In addition, the Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture have designated theforests including those in the surrounding areas of Osawakuzure etc. as the “conservation forest for theprevention of erosion”, restricting the cutting of trees etc., and have been constructing facilities to prevent theerosion of valleys, solidify unstable sand, and prevent the spread of mud flows in the lower valley areas
where erosion and collapse continue as is most evident with Osawakuzure.
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture in charge of the management of the ascending routes have
set up levees, protection walls, and protection fences at necessary points alongside the paths in order toprotect climbers and other people from dangers such as rockfalls.
(iii) Earthquake
Massive earthquakes have occurred and triggered serious damages every 100 to 150 years in the area
along the Nankai Trough. The long-term evaluation by the Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotionof Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology estimates that the area has a 70% chanceof being hit by a massive earthquake within the next 30 years.
Thus, government agencies including Shizuoka Prefecture, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Japan
Meteorological Agency are constructing infrastructures such as shelter facilities and means of transportation
as well as the development of systems such as the establishment of evacuation plans and implementation ofdisaster drills by effectively combining both based on Act on Special Measures Concerning Countermeasures
for Large-Scale Earthquakes and Special Measures Law Concerning the Promotion of Earthquake Disaster
Management in Relation to the Nankai Trough Earthquake, etc.

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Osawakuzure: A landslide occurring from the source of the Osawagawa River near the mountaintop to an altitude of approximately
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(iv) Storm and flood damage
The owners of forests including the Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, andmunicipal governments, are to nurture the forests that suffered tree-fall damage and take measures such as
the selection of native trees (e.g. Zelkova serrata and Quercus crispula Blume) in planting trees inparticularly damaged areas.
As countermeasures against storms and floods, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant
municipal governments carry out the reinforcement of river facilities according to a plan.
With regard to the possibilities of collapse and inundation of buildings of Shinto shrines etc., the owners
and the local governments that are designated as Custodial Bodies under the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties take measures such as the inspection of the parts that are susceptible to storm and flood
damage and the early repair work.
(v) Fire
With respect to forest fires, prevention and early fire-fighting are important. The Forestry Agency,
Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture are implementing the strengthened level of forest
conservation patrol for the purpose of conserving and managing the rich natural environment in close
coordination with municipal governments and local fire brigades.
In addition, the system forcommunication and cooperation among the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture,and relevant municipal governments has been established.
In terms of field burning conducted in the grasslands at the foot of Fujisan,1 municipalities where fieldburning is conducted are individually setting ordinances concerning field burning to designate arrangement
and roles of people involved with the field burning and the establishment of fire-control zones to prevent the
spread of fire to nearby forests and grasslands. They also prepare and distribute safety manuals to raiseawareness to participants. Municipalities located near areas of field burning are also establishing fire control
zones to prevent the fire from spreading.
With respect to the fires at the buildings of Shinto shrines etc., the owners and the local governments thatare designated as Custodial Bodies under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties are taking
measures such as the installation of fire prevention facilities such as automatic fire alarms and theorganization of voluntary fire-fighting brigades.
(4) Visitor/Tourism Pressures(i) Climbers and other visitors
In the summer of 2012, the year before the inscription on the World Heritage List, approximately 320,000
people climbed Fujisan. In 2014, however, the number decreased to approximately 240,000, equal to thenumber in 2007, as there were few days of good weather on weekends and in the mid-August festival (theBon Festival) season, when many people usually visit Fujisan, and because the restrictions on private
vehicles and the shuttle bus service to the fifth station were enforced for a longer period of time than inprevious years. The number of climbers decreased even further, to approximately 200,000 in 2015, whereasroughly 10 million people visit the component parts at the foot of the mountain annually. Tables 6, 7, and 8
show the numbers of climbers during the summer climbing season in July and August, the numbers ofvisitors during summer at the 5th station at each ascending route, and annual numbers of visitors at major
component parts around Fujisan.
The ascent of Fujisan in the summertime maintains the tradition of the public mountain-climbing
originating from the large-scale worship-ascent since the Early Modern Period and constitutes an importantpart of the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan.
For the safety of climbers, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujiyoshida City, Fujinomiya City,
Gotemba City, and relevant organizations have set up guidance facilities and rescue facilities such as“Fujisan Comprehensive Guidance Center” (at the 5th station of the Fujinomiya Ascending Route), “Fujisan
Hygiene Center” (at the 8th station of the Fujinomiya Ascending Route), “Mount Fuji Trail Station (at the 5thstation of the Gotemba Ascending Route),” “Fujisan 5th Station General Management Center (at the 5thstation of the Fuji-Subaru Line),” “Fujisan Safety Guidance Center” (at the 6th station of the Yoshida
Ascending Route), “Fujisan 7th Station Rescue Center” (at the 7th station of the Yoshida Ascending Route),
and “Fujisan 8th Fujiyoshida Station Rescue Center” (at the 8th station of the Yoshida Ascending Route).
In addition, all of the mountain huts on the Fujinomiya Ascending Route and the Yoshida Ascending Routeare equipped with automated external defibrillators (AED) as part of the efforts to reinforce the emergency
life-saving system. Also, Ministry of the Environment is taking initiative and launched Council for
Promoting Proper Use of Fujisan consisting of Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant
municipalities and constructed systems of providing climbing information or cautions to climbers to ensurethat users can safely experience the nature and culture of Fujisan.
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Field burning: Burning of grassland in every spring74Temporary security stations are installed in the mountain such as the 5th station and the foot of Fujisansuch as Lake Kawaguchiko to ensure the safety of climbers and visitors.
Municipalities and governments have developed facilities and systems for the safety of climbers andvisitors as discussed so far. Yet, stakeholders have not shared basic ideas and directions of the visitor
management. Thus, they are now determining the structure of visitor management in Fujisan and establishinga management method based on researches with main focus on the carrying capacities for the upper
ascending routes (fifth station and higher).
(ii) Automobiles
The number of cars, motorbikes, and bicycles used by visitors reached an annual average (of the five-year
period from 2006 to 2010) of some 430,000 (round trips) on the Fuji Subaru Line, some 120,000 (one way
trips) on the Fujisan Sky Line, making their environmental load from exhaust gas and traffic congestion anissue of concern. To deal with this problem, relevant organizations in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures
restricted the traffic of private cars in the summer hiking season from July to September. As a result, thenumber of vehicles decreased to about 380,000 in the Fuji-Subaru Line (round trip: the annual traffic in2014) and about 87,000 in the Fujisan Skyline (one-way trip: the annual average traffic from 2010 to 2014),
showing the effect of the traffic control. Table 9 shows the traffic conditions during the private car restriction
period.
As a measure to address this issue, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant municipal
governments, and relevant organizations provide shuttle bus transportation service between parking lots near
the Fuji Subaru Line, the Fujisan Sky Line, and the Fuji Azami Line and the 5th stations of the Yoshida
Ascending Route, the Fujinomiya Ascending Route, and the Subashiri Ascending Route in an effort topromote transportation with the least environmental load possible(iii) Waste
The treatment of wastes that are left by visitors has been an issue. However, for the wastes in the area
above the 5th station, the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant
municipal governments, NGOs, and volunteers are periodically conducting cleaning activities. The
promotion by the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefectures for hikers to practice
good manners and visitors to bring their wastes back home is working effectively, and hikers and visitors
came to have a strong sense of protecting the Fujisan environment. These have resulted in considerably
reduced volume of wastes around ascending routes.
With regard to the illegal dumping of wastes alongside the roads around the mountain-foot area, measures
have been taken by the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant
municipal governments, such as the installation of surveillance cameras on the roads and the cleaning
activities to detect and prevent illegal dumping.
(iv) Human waste
Released human wastes from toilets which release them to the outside and dumping of wastes by
increasing number of hikers and visitors have been criticized as the sources of negative impact on theenvironment of Fujisan.
As a measure to reduce the environmental load at Fujisan, the Ministry of the Environment, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant municipal governments, relevant organizations, and mountain huts
had upgraded all the toilets from the fifth station to the summit to environmentally conscious toilets such as
biological decomposition toilets by 2006. This resolved the problem of released human wastes. Toilet
managers are now properly managing the facilities. As ten years have passed since these environmentallysound toilets have been installed, the ministry, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and others areproceeding with discussions on disposal and management methods so that appropriate maintenance andmanagement continues.

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(v) Utility facilities
Various utility facilities have been installed at component parts and nearby areas for the convenience of
hikers and visitors such as outdoor signs such as road signs and guide maps, parking spaces, and toilets.
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are individually designating ordinances for outdoor signs
to regulate sizes and locations. National government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, andrelevant municipalities have also established guidelines to ensure proper styles and designs are used. Outdoor
advertisements with various styles and designs are installed in some area. People installing these signs andadvertisements are modifying them to improve landscapes based on ordinances and guidelines in these areas.
With regard to facilities for the convenience of visitors such as car parks and toilets, people installingthese facilities are modifying them so that their sizes, locations, and designs are in harmony with thesurroundings in consideration of the specific conditions of the location and landform as well as convenience.
(vi) Fujisan Conservation Donation (user fee system)
A user charge system was introduced in summer 2013 on a trial bases to aid in environmental
preservation and climber safety measures on Fujisan. Starting in the summer of 2014, as funds for the
carrying out of business operations required for the purpose of providing information on the Outstanding
Universal Value of Fujisan and for safety measures concerning climbers as well environmental conservation
at Fujisan, the full system of Cooperation Fund for the Conservation of Fujisan started, wherein thecooperation of climbers aiming for the top of the mountain from the 5th station is sought out to promote thesustaining of the sacredness of Fujisan.

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Table 6 The change of the number of climbers of Fujisan (number of climbers at the 8th stations ofeach ascending route in July and August) /Unit: people.
Year

Present Fujinomiya
Ascending Route2006

61,611

2007

Present Gotemba
Ascending RouteSubashiri Ascending
Route

Yoshida Ascending
Route

9,232

30,536

119,631

221,01054,011

11,15733,394

132,980

231,5422008

64,034

16,62452,323

172,369

305,350

2009

67,590

11,39043,861

169,217

292,058

2010

78,614

9,845

48,196

184,320

320,975

2011

72,441

15,75840,179165,038

293,416

2012

77,755

15,46235,577

189,771318,565

2013

76,784

17,70936,508

179,720

310,7212014

57,054

15,503

29,109141,996

243,662

2015

51,453

14,296

21,431

117,267

204,447

Totalth

Based on the Ministry of the Environment’s infrared counters at the 8 stations (data were not obtained for 14 days for theGotemba Ascending Route in 2010).

Table 7 The change of the number of visitors to Fujisan (estimated numbers of visitors who enteredthe 5th station of each ascending route in July and August) / Unit: people
Subashiri Ascending
Route

Yoshida Ascending
Route(Fuji Subaru Line)

20,599106,952

571,994

865,892

217,400

21,29097,407

749,617

1,085,714

2007

365,249

18,320101,246

813,478

1,298,293

2008

420,206

21,644

118,111925,949

1,485,910

2009

189,894

22,244

118,651

904,475

1,235,2642010

212,868

25,968147,105

901,2121,287,153

2011

177,401

25,134

97,192

638,018

937,7452012

183,789

30,46775,174

1,023,575

1,313,005

2013

167,839

46,55874,574

981,8021,270,773

Year

Present Fujinomiya
Ascending Route2005

166,347

2006

Present Gotemba
Ascending Route

Total

24,37365,189971,314
1,171,009
110,133
2014
Based on the survey and statistics of Yamanashi Prefecture Tourism Planning and Local Product Promotion Division, Fujinomiya
City Tourist Association, Gotemba City Division of Commerce and Tourism, and Oyama Town Division of Industry and Tourism.
Due to the change in the calculation method for the Yoshida Ascending Route in 2010, the data up to 2009 and those in 2010
should be compared on the understanding that they are based on different calculation methods.

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Table 8 Change of the number of visitors to major component parts (incl. estimates) / Unit: people
Year

Around Lake
Saiko, Lake
Shojiko, andLake Motosuko

Around Fujisan
Hongu
Sengen Taisha
ShrineAround Lake
AroundYamanakako and Fujiyoshida, Lake Shiraito no Taki
Oshino Hakkai Kawaguchiko, andwaterfalls
springs
Mitsutoge

2005

2,990,866

1,030,000

3,736,182

5,965,307

480,247

538,1052006

2,956,876

1,324,396

3,590,901

6,195,826

520,880

603,970

2007

3,188,573

1,532,142

3,564,707

6,393,117

519,279

646,8982008

3,377,859

1,517,059

3,440,314

6,444,140

517,437

669,959

2009

3,453,929

1,381,385

3,663,506

6,334,873

484,248

713,1042010

1,780,097

1,341,505

834,482

4,693,954

443,841

578,5362011

1,759,018

1,419,590

722,293

4,310,978379,068

633,757

2012

1,845,813

1,513,223

799,648

5,159,333

353,888625,0262013

2,247,081

1,619,000

906,026

5,760,806

437,635

1,564,788

Mihonomatsubara
pine tree grove

1,452,995
896,5625,852,708
548,627
1,013,220
2,161,462
2014
Based on the survey and statistics of Yamanashi Prefecture Tourism Planning and Local Product Division, Fujinomiya City
Tourist Association, and Shizuoka City Tourist City Promotion Division. Due to the change in the calculation method for the areaaround Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko, and Lake Motosuko, the area around Lake Yamanakako and Oshino Hakkai springs, and thearea around Fujiyoshida, Lake Kawaguchiko, and Mitsutoge in 2010, the data up to 2009 and those in 2010 should be comparedon the understanding that they are based on different calculation methods. The number in 2010 only shows the value from
April 2010 to March 2011. Numbers for “Areas near Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine,” “Shiraito no Taki waterfalls,” and“Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove” are the total from April of a given year to March in the next year.

Table 9 Period of Fujisan Traffic Control
Year

Fujisan Sky Line
(Fujinomiya)

Fuji Azami Line
(Subashiri)

Fuji Subaru Line
(Yoshida)

2010
17 days
7 days12 days2011
26 days
15 days
26 days2012
34 days
15 days
34 days2013
37 days
31 days
52 days
2014
40
days
53 days
63 days2015
63 days47 days
53 days*Traffic restriction is reinforced for the entire day and every day during the summer hiking season at Fujisan Sky Line in 2014
and 2015.

(5) Others(i) Research, promotion, and utilization
After the 14th century, there have been routes of worship-ascent and pilgrimage such as arterial roads
extending from various regions to the foot of Fujisan, pilgrimage routes visiting sacred sites around the footof Fujisan, and multiple ascending roads in high altitudes connecting Sengen-jinja Shrines with the top of
Fujisan. Yet, the relationship between multiple sacred sits and precincts of shrines, and ascending routes inhigh altitudes became ambiguous due to reduced number of users at pilgrimage routes at the foot of Fujisan
and conversion of the routes into roads for automobile traffic.
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipalities studied component parts,
constituent elements, and pilgrimage routes connecting them and summarized findings in reports. They arealso working to increase the understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value in exhibitions in facilities
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They produced pamphlets describing relationships among component parts and constituent elements, as
they learned about various relationships among component parts depending on varying styles of Fujisan
worship in different eras through past researches they have conducted.
Yet, the research to clarify the entire picture of Fujisan as the object of worship centering aroundpilgrimage routes and ascending routes has not been fully developed yet.
Thus, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are constructing World Heritage Center to build asystem to improve the knowledge and understanding of visitors in cooperation with research systems
implemented in cooperation with museums and municipalities as well as Mount Fuji Research Institute,
Yamanashi Prefectural Government.
(ii) Others
A wide area on the northeastern and southeastern slopes of Fujisan outside the property area and thebuffer zone are in use as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s North Fuji Maneuver Field (Yamanashi
Prefecture), East Fuji Maneuver Field (Shizuoka Prefecture), Kitafuji Station, Nashigahara Stable, Fuji
School, and Takigahara Station (hereinafter referred to as “maneuver fields etc.”) for reasons of national
defense. Exercises conducted on the maneuver fields include live fire exercises. In these areas, local
residents’ groups have continued the traditional land uses such as grass harvesting and even today local
people belonging to the local residents’ groups are allowed to enter the areas that are in use as the North
Fuji Maneuver Field and the East Fuji Maneuver Field to continue the tradition of grass harvesting.
2. Current Situation and Issues concerning “Places of Worship-ascent and Pilgrimage” from the
Perspective of an “Object of Worship”
Component Part 1. Fujisan Mountain Area
The state of conservation of the area of the property ranging from the summit of Fujisan and themountain area to the mountain foot is extremely good at present.
At the source of the Osawagawa River on the western side of the Fujisan Mountain Area, continuous
landslides have been occurring since some 1,000 years ago, forming a large-scale landslide area called“Osawakuzure”. On the southwestern slope of Fujisan, including Osawakuzure, the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is continually conducting measures to prevent the expansion of thelandslide etc. for the purpose of preventing landslide-caused disasters.
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, the administrators of roads, are properly managing andmaintaining ascending routes by patrolling and inspecting them, as well as by repairing them using local
materials. They are also installing and repairing necessary man-made facilities such as protective walls forfalling rocks along ascending routes for the safety of hikers by making sure that the styles and designs of
the structures blend in with the landscape.
In respect to the styles and designs of facilities and signs of mountain huts, people installing them aretrying to further improve the landscape by reducing their effects on the landscape based on management
plans of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and the general guideline for signs at Fujisan.
In respect for facilities for visitors and hikers at the 5th station of Fujinomiya Ascending Route andYoshida Entrance (Fuji Subaru Line), Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are discussing andworking with relevant municipalities and owners to improve the landscape by making the facilities blend
in with the environment.
It has been pointed out that the discharge of human wastes from toilets and the littering of garbage by
the increasing number of climbers and other visitors negatively affect the environment of Fujisan; however,as a result of the installation of environmentally conscious toilets etc. such as bio-treatment toilets by the
Ministry of the Environment, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant municipal governments,
relevant organizations, and individual mountain huts, the issue of human waste discharge has been
resolved. Meanwhile, about 10 years have passed since the installation of the environmentally friendly
toilets, and the reduced treatment capacity and the increased frequency of maintenance and repair work
due to the aging of the toilet facilities have become apparent. Thus, Shizuoka Prefecture started exploring
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Also, the situation of the garbage that is left in the mountain area higher than the fifth station has
improved significantly due to the improvement in the awareness of climbers and other visitors for theconservation of Fujisan.
The Fujisan Mountain Area consists of facilities for hiking and hikers such as ascending routes,
mountain huts, and bulldozer routes for the maintenance of environmentally friendly toilets, transporting
wastes, injured or sick hikers, and doctors in emergencies. The size and the use of these facilities areminimized to reduce environmental load.
Constituent Element 1-1. Mountaintop worship sites
Although the stone monuments that constitute the mountaintop worship sites are exposed to the severe
climate conditions, the present state of conservation is good without particular needs for repair work orother interventions. The Okumiya of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has been renovated andreconstructed since 2014 due to significant deterioration in the wooden parts of the rock room caused by
winter freezing. The reconstruction is going to be completed in 2016.
The rock room is the origin of the shrine, and the stone wall must be left for the future generations. Thus,
the wall surfaces were surveyed before the reconstruction, and the walls were restructured by reusing oldmaterials based on the survey findings so that the appearance would be the same as the original structure.
Structures and materials of the wooden parts inside the rock room were surveyed during the construction
so that changes from the original structure would be kept to the minimum level to withstand the severe
natural environment based on the findings of the survey. Remains beneath the structures were also
surveyed, and the foundation of the building is going to be preserved under the ground.
Constituent Element 1-2. Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending
Route)The roads along the Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route which are included in component parts havegood landscapes. Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, the administrators of roads, areproperly managing and maintaining ascending routes by patrolling and inspecting them, as well as byrepairing them using local materials.
Constituent Element 1-3. Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route)Shizuoka Prefecture, the administrator of roads, is properly managing and maintaining the section of
Suyama Ascending Route above the 2.8th station by patrolling and inspecting them, as well as byrepairing them using local materials. Gotemba City is maintaining ascending routes near the 1st station as
walking routes, which are kept in good conditions.
Constituent Element 1-4. Subashiri Ascending RouteSome sections of Subashiri Ascending Route show past repairs to prevent damages of landslide. Yet,
Shizuoka Prefecture, the administrator of roads, is properly managing the route by patrolling andinspecting them, as well as by repairing them using local materials. Thus, the routes are well preserved at
this point.
The flat section at Hinomi Gozen at the 9th station with the history of prayer-giving space for sunrise isalso well preserved. Mukae Kusushi Shrine located along an ascending route at the 9th station needs roof
repairs. Thus, Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine), the owner of the shrine, isplanning the roof repair.
Constituent Element 1-5. Yoshida Ascending RouteSome sections of Yoshida Ascending Route show past repairs to prevent damages of erosion caused byrain. Yet, Yamanashi Prefecture, the administrator of roads, are properly managing the route by patrollingand inspecting them, as well as by repairing them using local materials. Thus, the routes are wellpreserved at this point. At the starting point of the Yoshida Ascending Route (ascending route), theKitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine stands and there is an “Oshi” lodging house in the surrounding,bearing witness, together with ascending routes, to the past flourishing of worship-ascent at the peak ofFuji-ko and the still continuing worship-ascent activities.

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Constituent Element 1-6. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
The landforms, shrine buildings, stone monuments, etc. showing the land divisions of the shrinecompound are maintained through periodical maintenance and repair work by the owner. Besides,
automatic fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc. are installed particularly for shrine buildings. The present
state of conservation is good. The precinct is designated as a Special Places of Scenic Beauty andHistoric Site. The structure of Honden is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Preservation andmanagement plans are established for the proper preservation and management of these properties. A
development plan was established in 2015 providing directions of the development of the entire precinct
to implement an integrated preservation of the precinct and structures as well as for the properdevelopment and use of the facilities. Specific development plans will be established based on thedevelopment plan to improve the precinct.
In addition, shrine forests that function also as the wind-break forests are properly maintained throughpruning etc. on a regular basis by the owner, with a view to reducing damage from typhoons etc.
To reduce chronic traffic congestion and improve the safety of pedestrians, widening of the nationalroute 138 passing on the north side of the precinct is being planned. The national government, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Fujiyoshida City, local stakeholders, and intellectuals are having discussions to decide how
the nearby areas should be developed including the development of landscapes and pedestrian spaces.

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Buffer zone

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Constituent Element 1-7. Lake Saiko
The present state of conservation is good. Lake Saiko is used for leisure activities such as fishing andthe lake water is used for hydroelectric power generation. Yamanashi Prefecture, FujikawaguchikoTown, and local residents are working together to determine methods of utilizing Lake Saiko and methods
to improve the landscape of the lake. Voluntary restriction of the number of vessels has been in place inLake Saiko, which has become an established practice. Yamanashi Prefecture additionally revised
ordinances to mandate those who are to use powered vessels on the lake to submit “permission for vesseluses” to the governor of Yamanashi every year so that the prefecture can keep track of the vessels
operating in the lake.
Constituent Element 1-8. Lake Shojiko
The present state of conservation is good. Lake Shojiko is used for leisure activities such as fishingand canoeing. Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujikawaguchiko Town, and local residents established rules forutilizing Lake Shojiko and methods to improve the landscape of the lake. They are implementing
activities to improve the utilization and landscape of Lake Shoji based on the rules.
Lake Shojiko is small and has shallow areas which cause danger to vessels. Thus, voluntary restrictionof the use of vessels has been in place for many years which has become an established practice.
Yamanashi Prefecture additionally revised ordinances to mandate those who are to use powered vessels
on the lake to submit “permission for vessel uses” to the governor of Yamanashi every year so that theprefecture can keep track of the vessels operating in the lake.
Constituent Element 1-9). Lake Motosuko
The present state of conservation is good. Lake Motosuko is used for leisure activities such as fishing
and windsurfing and the lake water is used for hydroelectric power generation. In addition, based on the
Natural Parks Law, the use of motor boats is restricted throughout the lake. Yamanashi Prefecture,
Minobu Town, Fujikawaguchiko Town, and local residents established rules for utilizing Lake Motosuko
and methods to improve the landscape of the lake. They are implementing activities to improve theutilization and landscape of Lake Motosuko based on the rules.
Component Part 2. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
The landforms, shrine buildings, stone monuments, etc. showing the land divisions of the shrinecompound are maintained through periodical maintenance and repair work by the owner. Besides,
automatic fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc. are installed particularly for shrine buildings. The present
state of conservation is good.
With regard to Wakutamaike Pond, which is located in the eastern end of the shrine compound, it
generally remains in good condition, but algae have propagated. Thus, local residents and stakeholders are
regularly cleaning up the pond. Additional measures are also going to be implemented to further improvethe environment of the pond.
Component Part 3. Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
The present state of conservation is good. However, because only a small number of the milestones
that were built alongside the “Goshinkomichi”, which connect the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrinewith the Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine, remains, Fujinomiya City is to conduct appropriate maintenanceand repair work at their original locations. Because the view from the shrine compound through to thesummit of Fujisan is extremely important in understanding the relation between this Shinto shrine andFujisan, local people are trimming part of the trees in an effort to maintain the view of Fujisan.
Stone walls forming surrounding structures specify ranges of prayer-giving spaces. Thus, the current
conditions of stone walls are being protected by removing trees around them.
Also, to improve the understanding toward the Outstanding Universal Value of component parts,
guidance facilities and information boards are being installed, and toilets and parking spaces are also
installed for the convenience of visitors.
Component Part 4. Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
The present state of conservation is good. For old-growth trees that exist within the shrine compound,
the owner carried out periodical maintenance work as pruning. With regard to the ablution spot in theeastern part of the shrine compound, a comprehensive research is to be conducted in the future to identify thewater source and the course of water flow and restoration work will be conducted based on the results.

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Dainichido is being repaired to the original condition based on findings of researches of construction
materials and excavations, and the repaired Dainichido is now released to the public. Also, to improve theunderstanding toward the Outstanding Universal Value of component parts, guidance facilities andinformation boards are being installed, and toilets and parking spaces are also installed for the convenienceof visitors.
Component Part 5. Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
The owner has completed rebuilding the old and decayed prayer-giving hall and offering hall in
November 2012. The present state of conservation is generally good. Within the shrine compound, there are
22 giant trees older than 500 years and worship-related archaeological remains, such as shrine buildings andstone structures, for which appropriate maintenance and management are carried out by the Suyama Sengenjinja Shrine. For the purposes of enhancing the convenience of local people, the construction of a road isplanned to the west of the shrine compound; however, no particular negative impact on the landscape aroundthe Shinto shrine is envisaged.
Also, to improve the understanding toward the Outstanding Universal Value of component parts,
information boards are being installed, and toilets and parking spaces are also installed for the convenienceof visitors.
Component Part 6. Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Because the owner conducts the maintenance and repair work on a regular basis, the present state ofconservation is good. The many giant trees that exist within the Shrine compound and stone monuments etc.
related to Fuji-ko remain in good condition.
There is a museum open to visitors to improve their understanding toward the Outstanding Universal
Value of component parts.
Component part 7. Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
The present state of conservation is good. The owner carries out periodic maintenance and repair workfor the large torii gate, the middle gate, the prayer-giving hall, and the main hall. In addition, the shrine
forest, including “seven cedar trees” that exceed 40 m, maintains the excellent scenic landscape as a spiritualspot.
Component Part 8. Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine
The owner carries out periodical maintenance and repair work of the shrine compound and shrinebuildings and the present state of conservation of the whole shrine compound is good.
In addition, shrine forests that function also as the wind-break forests are properly maintained, in an effort
to reduce damage from typhoons etc.
Component Part 9. “Oshi” Lodging House (Former House of the Togawa Family)
Among the two “Oshi” lodging houses, the Former House of the Togawa Family was given a large-scale
preservation repair work from 2006 to 2007 by Fujiyoshida City in its responsibility as the owner of thehouse. Daily maintenance work and inspection are conducted by the members of the Friends of the Houseof the Togawa Family, consisting of volunteer guides, under the guidance of Fujiyoshida City. In addition,
automatic fire alarms etc. are installed and the fire prevention system is fully in place. Therefore, thepresent state of conservation is good.
Future repair work is planned, including measures against earthquakes such as structural reinforcement,
based on the accurate assessment of the wooden buildings’ earthquake resistance.
Since April 2008, the precincts and the inside of the building have been open to the public andinterpretation for visitors is provided by the members of the Friends of the House of the Togawa Family sothat visitors can learn about the activities of “Oshi” guides.
Component Part 10. “Oshi” Lodging House (House of the Osano Family)
Among the “Oshi” lodging houses, the owner carries out daily maintenance work for the House of theOsano Family, including repair of pillars and wooden walls and the installation of the automatic fire alarm.
The present state of conservation is good. The house is currently used as a residence of the owner; neither
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Component Part 11. Lake Yamanakako
The present state of conservation is good. Lake Yamanakako is used for leisure activities such as fishingand yachting and the lake water is used for hydroelectric power generation. Yamanashi Prefecture,
Yamanakako Town, and local residents are working together to determine methods of utilizing Lake
Yamanakako and methods to improve the landscape of the lake.
Yamanashi Prefecture additionally revised ordinances to mandate those who are to use powered vessels
on the lake to submit “permission for vessel uses” to the governor of Yamanashi every year so that theprefecture can keep track of the vessels operating in the lake.
Component Part 12. Lake Kawaguchiko
The present state of conservation is good. Lake Kawaguchiko is used for leisure activities such as
fishing and boating and the lake water is used for hydroelectric power generation. Yamanashi Prefecture,
Fujikawaguchiko Town, and local residents are working together to determine methods of utilizing Lake
Kawaguchiko and methods to improve the landscape of the lake.
Yamanashi Prefecture additionally revised ordinances to mandate those who are to use powered vessels
on the lake to submit “permission for vessel uses” to the governor of Yamanashi every year so that theprefecture can keep track of the vessels operating in the lake.
Component Part 13.
Component Part 14.
Component Part 15.
Component Part 16.
Component Part 17.
Component Part 18.
Component Part 19.
Component Part 20.

Oshino Hakkai springs (Deguchiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Okamaike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Sokonashiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Choshiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Wakuike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Nigoriike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Kagamiike Pond)
Oshino Hakkai springs (Shobuike Pond)

The eight small springs, which were the places where people purified themselves before making theascent of Fujisan, generally remain in good condition; however, a decrease in water quantity and artificial
morphological modifications are identified in some ponds. In addition, there are some issues to be solved
with respect to the surrounding environment appropriate for a spiritual spot, such as the proximity ofsouvenir shops and residential buildings. Therefore, Oshino Village has prepared the preservation andmanagement plan for the group of springs as a Natural Monument and the landscape plan based on theLandscape Act for a large area including the surrounding environment. It has been taking improvement
measures on a step-by-step basis, including the maintenance of the view of Fujisan from springs by
relocating electric poles and installing electric lines underground. Oshino Village is additionallyestablishing Development and Utilization Plan to improve the landscape around the spring with structures.
Component Part 21. Funatsu lava tree molds
Daily maintenance work is carried out by Fujikawaguchiko Town, which is designated as the Custodial
Body of the Natural Monument, and the owner association; it remains in good condition at present. With
the Utsumuro Sengen-jinja Shrine at the entry, the setting as a spiritual spot has been maintained. A large
number of people come to enter the cave not only for worship purposes but also for nature education
and/or sightseeing. As the lava tree molds are narrow, visitors are guided to enter and exit the cave in aone-way passage.
Component Part 22. Yoshida lava tree molds
Daily maintenance is carried out by Fujiyoshida City, which is designated as the Custodial Body of the
Natural Monument, together with the Fujisan North Side Oshi Group, which has historically been taking
care of them. It remains in good condition at present.
A strict management is applied by setting a door at the entrance to the lave tree molds, which play thecentral role as a spiritual spot, which is locked except for special occasions such as festivals.
Component Part 23. Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
The internal space of the wind cave that is said to have been the place where Hasegawa Kakugyo
confined himself for 1,000 days to undergo ascetic religious training such as keeping standing on the cut
end of a vertically erected rectangular timber remains in good condition. Yet, the remain is being
preserved by restructuring the stage, reinforcing the surface layer of the stone, and applying water repellent
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Also, to improve the understanding toward the Outstanding Universal Value of component parts,
guidance facilities and information boards are being installed, and toilets and parking spaces are also
installed for the convenience of visitors.
Component Part 24. Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Although there are erosions of the natural landform caused by the water flow of the Shibakawa Riverand the spring water spouting out from various places of the cliff walls around the basin, there is no
negative impact on the entire landscape.
Fujinomiya City, the administrator, takes the center stage in preserving and recreating the scenic
landscape of the Shiraito no Taki waterfalls, to enable viewers to feel their history as a spot for pilgrimage
and Shugen training related to the Fujisan worship. Construction work started in August 2012 based on the
Basic Development Plan for Places of Scenic Beauty and the Natural Monument Shiraito no Taki
Waterfalls established in March 2012. The kiosk and storage located near the waterfall were relocated andremoved with the consent of the owners. Agreements with local stakeholders were obtained before thedevelopment. A development committee organized by experts was also established to gather various
opinions. The construction around the basin of the waterfall, including the construction of a new bridge,
was completed in December 2013, which improved the landscape of Shiraito no Taki waterfalls. Guidance
facilities and information boards were also installed so that visitors can learn Outstanding Universal Valueand obtain various information.
Additionally, in May 2015, the organizations work to both improve paths and viewpoints that secure
excellent views of Fujisan and the waterfalls in order to improve a scenic landscape that takes into accountvisitor safety and comfort. Going forward, they will continue to remove utility poles and power lines that
obstruct scenic views.
Component Part 25. Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove
The Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove is an aesthetic landscape wherein one can get a glimpse of
Fujisan united with the great scenic landscape consisting of white sand and great pines. This area is also asignificant sacred ground located at the western edge of the sacred area of Fujisan worship and also
famous as this area has been depicted in pictures and used as the stage of a song “Hagoromo.”
To preserve the landscape of the white sandy beach and fresh pine tree grove of Mihonomatsubara,
Shizuoka Prefecture, the administrator of the shoreline, has been maintaining and recovering the sandy
beach to reduce coastal erosion by installing minimum level of protective facilities and artificially
supplying sand to protect the beach. However, the wave-absorbing dykes installed for the conservation of
the beach have been criticized as they degraded the landscape. Thus, the prefecture is going to replacethem with L-shaped dykes which are less visible in the environment and increase the sand supply toprotect the beach.
To prevent withering of pine trees including the Hagoromo pine tree, Shizuoka City, the administrator, is
injecting chemicals into the trunks of the pine trees and spraying chemicals to the entire pine tree grove.
They are also cutting down and removing damaged pine trees. Shizuoka City is also working with local
companies to plant trees and gradually implementing comprehensive preservation measures such as
installing wooden boardwalks to prevent visitors from stamping on the trees and implementing themanagement of individual trees.
Miho-jinja Shrine is well preserved at this point. The precinct has trees to be preserved such as camphor
tree and cherry blossom which need preservation. The owners are regularly maintaining structures andremoving unnecessary branches of the trees. The 500-meter approach connecting the beach and Miho-jinja
Shrine is lined with pine trees, and the approach is called the God’s road, which is properly managed alongwith the nearby trees.
Shizuoka City is sharing awareness with various organizations in terms of the preservation andsustainable use of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove. They established Mihonomatsubara Preservationand Utilization Plan in July 2014 to leave the Outstanding Universal Value to the future generations.

863. Current Situation and Issues Concerning the “Viewpoints and Views” from the Perspective of a “Sourceof Artistic Inspiration”(i) The Northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass)(a) Viewpoint
Nakanokura Pass on the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko is a viewpoint from which it ispossible to have an excellent view of Fujisan extending from its summit down to the lake shore of Lake
Motosuko. Although the ascending route from the lake shore is steeply sloped, the number of people
who visit Nakanokura Pass is increasing, and the site needs to be preserved in good conditions.
(b)View
The view of the Fujisan Mountain Area from the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura
Pass) has been maintained without much change to that of the original photo that was used as the designon the bank notes of Japan.
The view of the Fujisan Mountain Area from the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura
Pass) maintains an extremely good state of conservation through the control of developments withpotential negative impact under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties and the Natural Parks
Law and also through the proper management and operation as National Forests by the national
government under the Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests. The goodpreservation condition needs to be maintained.

(ii) Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove(a) Viewpoint
The Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove is a viewpoint commanding a view of Fujisan in unity with thescenic landscape of white sand and green pine.
However, the removal of a large amount of sediment from the Abe River which supplies sand to thebeach triggered the erosion of the coastline and resulted in a fear of losing the beach. Thus, Shizuoka
Prefecture, the administrator of the shoreline, has been maintaining and recovering the sandy beach to
reduce coastal erosion by installing minimum level of protective facilities and artificially supplying sand toprotect the beach.
The restricted removal of sediment from the Abe River increased the amount of sediment supply tothe beach, which is gradually expanding from the river mouth towards Mihonomatsubara.
The wave-breaking dykes installed to protect the beach are playing important roles as the protectionof the beach. Yet, they are criticized for degrading the landscape, and the improvement of the landscapebecame an urgent task. Thus, Shizuoka Prefecture established Technical Committee for the Conservationof Mihonomatsubara White Sandy Beach and Pine Tree Grove and determined to replace the waterbreaking dykes with less noticeable L-shaped dykes and increase the amount of sand supply to the beach.
Specific actions are to take place in the near future.
Shizuoka Prefecture is developing and maintaining coastal conservation facilities based on the coastal
conservation plans to protect the area from high tides.
In addition, because damage from the pine wood nematode has been observed in the pine tree grove,
preventive chemical injection into individual tree trunks has been conducted by Shizuoka City, as well as
the chemical spraying over the entire grove by Shizuoka City. Furthermore, Shizuoka City removes thedead trees without delay and plants new trees in collaboration with local private companies.
Shizuoka Prefecture holds the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Preservation Techniques
Conference to preserve a pine grove worthy of a world cultural heritage site and to carry it on for the
future. It creates systems and people to protect, grow, and utilize the groves; improves the pine tree life
cycle; and implements basic measures against lessening damage from pine wilt disease are made concrete
based on the conference’s proposals, and it works together with Shizuoka City to ensure that advices givenin the Conference are properly implemented.
(b) View
The view of the Fujisan Mountain Area from the viewpoint on the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove isin a good state of conservation. Since the distance from the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove to the
Fujisan Mountain Area (the top of Fujisan) is as long as approximately 45 km in a straight line and thehuge surface of the sea lies of Suruga Bay between them, visual impact of the densely populated areas ofthe opposite shore on the scenic landscape (urban areas of Fuji City) is extremely small. That is thereason why these areas are not included in the scope of property area. With regard to the sea surface, it is
not possible to foresee developments that have negative impacts such as land reclamation; with regard to
the view of the densely-populated urban areas, the situation has been improving as a result of the efforts by
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Shizuoka Prefecture and Fuji City to remove high smokestacks that have come out of use. Currently, theheight of buildings and other structures continues to be regulated. Therefore, the view of the Fujisan
Mountain Area from the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove is maintained in good condition.
In addition, the view of the Fujisan Mountain Area from the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove has
been in an extremely good state of conservation through the control of development activities that have thepotential of negative impact on the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove and/or the Fujisan Mountain Area
under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties and the Natural Parks Law as well as theappropriate administration and management of the Fujisan Mountain Area as a National Forest by thenational government under the Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests.
In the densely populated area of Fuji City on the southern side of Fujisan, there densely standinstitutions for massive energy consumption industry such as paper manufacturers and their high chimneys
which stand close each other could be seen. Since 2002 fiscal year, Shizuoka Prefecture and Fuji City haverecommended the manufacturers to remove chimneys from their plants under “Fuji Area Zero Chimney
strategy”, which aims to improve the view-landscape to Fujisan and to promote countermeasures to theglobal warming. More specifically, chimneys higher than 20 meters and chimneys which are 10 meters
higher than the attached buildings is being removed. So far, most of the unnecessary chimneys have been
removed. From now on, Fuji City will play the central role in giving proper advices in removing thechimneys and paint available chimneys with colors which blend in with the landscape of Fujisan.

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Figure 49-1

The property area visible from the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko(Nakanokura Pass)

Property

Figure 49-2

The property area visible from the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

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Chapter 4.

Basic Policy

In order to assuredly pass on the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan to future generations, there is aneed to build sustainable, good relationships between people and Fujisan by looking forward at land utilization
based on the historical land utilization of the areas at the foot of the mountain, together with maintaining andimproving upon the hallmarks of beauty and divinity possessed by Fujisan. In order make this a reality, there isa need to build methods and systems for conservation management that include elements such as local
residents and groups working on the conservation management of assets (not just related administrative
organizations).
This chapter sets forth the 6 basic policies as below in consideration of the content of the above andChapters 1 to 3.
1. Preservation and Management of Outstanding Universal ValueThe Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan, which is based on the two aspects of Fujisan as an “object ofworship” and “source of artistic inspiration”, is to be analyzed and the preservation and management are to be
implemented from the two perspectives corresponding to these aspects: “places of worship-ascent andpilgrimage”, which constitute the core of Fujisan worship and “viewpoints and views”, which became thesource of artistic inspiration. At the same time, conservation management is to be implemented for the 25component parts of Fujisan demonstrating the two [above] aspects while viewing them each as “an entity” and“a cultural landscape.”
Furthermore, based on the two aforementioned aspects of “object of worship” and “source of artistic
inspiration” and the viewpoint that views each of the 25 component parts as “an entity” and “a culturallandscape”, methods for concrete conservation management will be stipulated for parts that will be categorized
as “current state of the property/commonly share issues in the entirety of the property” and “items that are
unique to individual component parts of the property, while taking consideration to the relatedness andconnection between each of the individual component parts.
With regard to the implementation of the methods for preservation and management of the property, when
any person intends to conduct acts that alter the existing state of the property or affect its preservation(hereinafter referred to as “alternations to the existing state etc.”), the Law for the Protection of Cultural
Properties, the Natural Parks Law, the Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests, andplans that have been prepared in close relation with these laws shall be enforced and implemented properly.
2. Integral Conservation of the Surrounding Environment
In the areas at the foot of Fujisan that include the skirts of the property and the surrounding environment
thereof, is a place where people live and work; in consideration of the fact that it is also a major Japanesedestination for tourism and recreation, conservation which reflects the management methods for culturallandscapes under the positive involvement of the local community will be carried out. As such, based on thecurrent situation and the location of the property as well as the state of land uses of the surrounding area, thebuffer zone of an appropriate size is to be set up around and adjacent to the property that represents theOutstanding Universal Value. Then, unified conservation of the property and surrounding environment will be
carried out. At the same time, the management zone is to be set up adjacent to the buffer zone, as an area inwhich voluntary conservation activities are to be conducted in light of the state of land uses etc.
In consideration of the current situation and issues of the buffer zone and the management zone,
appropriate conservation methods suitable for the specific conditions of the place will be determined.
With regard to the implementation of the methods for the conservation of the buffer zone, when any person
intends to conduct acts that alter the existing state within the buffer zone, the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, the Law on the Administration and Management of National
Forests, plans that have been prepared in close relation with these laws, the Landscape Act, the City Planning
Act, and other regulations such as ordinances and guidelines shall be enforced and implemented properly.
In addition, with regard to the management zone, which is composed of the area to be conserved byrelevant local governments under landscape ordinances and the area of maneuver fields etc., landscapeordinances shall be enforced property and proper conservation in accordance with land use patterns shall be
made.
3. Promotion and Utilization of the Property
Depending on the status of the individual component parts and constituent elements such as the compounds
and buildings of Sengen-jinja shrines, a wind cave, lava tree molds, lakes, springs, and waterfalls, appropriate
responses such as restoration shall be made and the necessary measures for the maintenance and enhancementof good scenic landscapes shall be put in place. In addition, in order for visitors and local people tounderstand the Outstanding Universal Value of the property and the relationship/connection between
90component parts in a comprehensive manner and to utilize it appropriately, the presentation of the entire
property, individual component parts, and constituent elements shall be promoted based on the results ofsurveys and research promoted prior thereto.
4. Establishment and Operation of the System for the Implementation of the Plan
In order to ensure the integral preservation, management, and conservation of the component parts and theconstituent elements of the property and their surrounding environment as a whole from the perspective of anentity and a cultural landscape, the system that ensures full coordination among the administrative bodies incharge of relevant laws and regulations, local people, and other organizations and individuals engaging in thepreservation and management of the property, with the assistance of academic opinions from experts, shall beestablished.
5. Preparation and Implementation of the Action Plan
An action plan shall be prepared for the actual implementation of the measures for the preservation andmanagement of the property and the conservation of the surrounding environment in accordance with the basic
policies set out in this Plan.
6. Influence on the Property and Evaluation of Policies and Measures: Monitoring
In order to understand the state of preservation and management of the property and the conservation of thesurrounding environment, monitoring shall be carried out using appropriate indicators with respect to theimplementation and execution of measures and policies that are based on five items outlined in the basic
policies 1-5 in the above. As a result of that, in the case that adverse effects have been either verified or havebeen predicted to occur, countermeasures will be drawn up and carried out in order to swiftly remove the cause
thereof and lessen the effect thereto. In the event that the implementation of measures and policies are delayedor the effect thereof cannot be seen, an appropriate review of the content of measures and policies and theirprocess flows will be carried out.

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Chapter 5.

Preservation and Management of Outstanding Universal Value

In order to conserve the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan and pass it on to future generations,preservation and management from the two viewpoints, “objects of worship” and “sources of artistic
inspiration,” along with each of the 25 component parts as each constituting “an entity” and “a culturallandscape” which comprise Fujisan as expressed in item 1 in Chapter 4 (Basic Policy).
Based on the above-mentioned basic policy, this chapter sets forth the direction for the preservation andmanagement of the property and the concrete methods for the preservation and management of the property, themeasures to address issues, and the laws, regulations, and various plans that are needed for their implementation.
1. Direction(1) Preservation and Management of Outstanding Universal Value based on Two Aspects
As was clarified in Chapter 2, the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan is comprised of the two aspects,“object of worship” and a “source of artistic inspiration”; along with the implementation of preservation andmanagement thereof from the two standpoints, “places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage” and “viewpoints andviews.” Preservation and management will be carried out for the 25 component parts [which demonstrate thetwo aspects] dealing with each of them as “an entity” and “a cultural landscape.”(i)

Preservation and management as “places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage” based on the aspect of
Fujisan as an “object of worship”(a) To maintain the Fujisan Mountain Area above Umageshi, mountaintop worship sites, and ascending
routes from the mountain foot to the summit, and the mountain huts and spiritual spots along them in goodcondition together with the surrounding environment in their immediate vicinities;(b) To maintain the compounds and buildings of Sengen-jinja shrines at the mountain foot area and the“Oshi” lodging houses in good condition together with the surrounding environment in their immediate
vicinities;(c) To maintain the spiritual spots and pilgrimage destinations such as a group of wind caves, lava tree molds,
lakes, springs, and waterfalls in good condition together with the surrounding environment in their
immediate vicinities; and(d) To pass the present climbing style on to future generations as testimony to the quintessence of worshipascent practice for further development.

(ii)

Preservation and management as “viewpoints and views” based on the aspect of Fujisan as a “sourceof artistic inspiration”(a) To select the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, which was depicted as an integral part in the Ukiyo-e
image produced by Utagawa Hiroshige, and the northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass),
which was the viewpoint for the photo of Fujisan used on the bank notes of Japan and maintains the goodenvironment in unity with Fujian, as the two representative viewpoints for Fujisan and maintain them ingood condition; and(b) To maintain views in good and desirable condition in full consideration of the distance between the two
viewpoints and their views of the Fujisan Mountain area and the landforms and land uses existing inbetween.

(2) Clarification of the Methods of Preservation and Management
In consideration of the two aspects and perspectives that constitute the Outstanding Universal Value of
Fujisan, and the viewpoints in terms classification as “an entity” and “a cultural landscape”, the current
situations and issues that are identified in Chapter 3 are divided into those common to the entire property andthose specific to the individual component parts. Constituent elements and the methods of preservation andmanagement are clarified respectively.
(3) Compliance with Laws and Regulations Concerning the Implementation of the Methods ofPreservation and Management
Concerning the implementation of the methods of preservation and management of the property, when any
person intends to conduct acts that alter the existing state within the property area, the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties, Natural Parks Law, Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests, andrelevant plans that were prepared in close relations with them are enforced and implemented properly.

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2. Methods
Based on the directions given in Section 1, the methods to address the issues that are common to the entire
property are to be shown below. In addition, the concrete methods of the preservation and management of theindividual component parts and constituent elements and the measures to address the issues specific to them areto be shown separately for “places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage” and “viewpoints and views”. For somecomponent parts and constituent elements whose characteristics are the same, the concrete methods ofpreservation and management and the measures to address issues are to be shown collectively.
(1) The Property as a Whole
A. Development and Urban Infrastructure
For the new construction, enlargement, and remodeling of buildings1 and other structures2, consideration
shall be given to landscape by ensuring compliance with the provisions concerning height, scale, etc. of thebuildings and other structures that are set out by relevant laws, regulations etc. in order to avoid negative
impact on the property.
In the maintenance of urban infrastructure such as roads (including facilities such as road signs), attention
must be paid to ensure the formation of a good landscape through landscaping of areas along roads and the
securing of vistas so that the impact on scenic landscapes of properties is kept to an absolute minimum. At
the same time, for actions such as the installation of road safety facilities (such as guard cables and guard
pipes), utility poles as well as workpieces, the positioning, form and design of such shall be one that strikes abalance with the surrounding scenic landscapes.
At the same time, the relocation of electric poles and the underground installation of electric lines shall bepromoted, while full care is taken for the preservation of underground archaeological remains.
B. Environmental Pressures
The monitoring of changes in natural environments will be conducted properly and the results ofindividual research and study conducted by the Meteorological Agency, other government agencies, andresearch institutes, will be collected with regard to the status of acid rain, status of both vegetation anddamage caused by wildlife among other elements. At the same time, consultation will be held concerning themeasures to address the future environmental changes.
In addition, the Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant municipal
governments, and private organization and companies and other organizations will take measures including
the thinning of forests in order to nurture and improve the fit forests that deliver the functions to absorb andsequester carbon dioxide. Also for the purpose of preventing wild animals’ feeding damage to trees, theinstallation of fences and the planned animal capturing and other initiatives are to be continued along withpatrols for the protection of vegetation.
C. Natural Disasters
1) Volcanic Eruption
In order to collect information that indicates the possibility of volcanic eruptions, the results ofobservations and study conducted by the Meteorological Agency, other government agencies, andresearch institutes including universities and individuals specialized in volcanoes, are to be collected.
Regional Disaster Management Plan prepared by Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, andrelevant municipalities are to be disseminated to the local people and to be implemented.
Moreover, based on the Fujisan Wide Area Volcanic Evacuation Plan publicly released in February of
2014, verification of the plan through the implementation of emergency drills will be carried out, with
evacuation of people subject to evacuation taking place smoothly when volcanic eruptions are imminent.
In Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, with the volcanic eruption taking place on Ontakesan(elevation 3,067 m) located at the border of Nagano Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture on September 27, 2014,
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Buildings: for the purposes of this nomination dossier, buildings mean “structures fixed on the ground (including the lake bottom)
having roofs as well as columns or walls; gates or fences attached thereto; structures used as grand-stands; or structures used as
offices, stores, play houses, warehouses or other facilities similar thereto established in underground or elevated structures(excluding those facilities which are provided within the site of a railway or tramway for the operation and maintenance thereof, as
well as overbridges, platform sheds, storage tanks and other facilities thereto). Building equipment (facilities provided in or on abuilding for the purpose of electricity supply, gas supply, water supply, drainage, ventilation, heating, cooling, fire extinguishing,smoke exhaust, or waste disposal; including chimneys, elevatory equipment and lightning rods) shall be considered as part of abuilding”.
2
Other structures: for the purposes of this nomination dossier, other structures mean “structures, other than buildings, which are
fixed or continuously installed on the ground (underground or underwater) or on a building”. However, because the scope of theterm varies, depending on the specific laws and regulations, the specific scope of the term is given in the summary of laws andregulations in Attached Documents 1 and 2 of the “Fujisan Comprehensive Preservation and Management Plan”, which is attached
as Appendix 8 to the nomination dossier.

93there have been safety countermeasures being formulated for climbers such as investigations on evacuationroutes and modality of evacuation facilities as well as the conveyance of information to climbers for the
purpose of ensuring the security of climbers in sudden events such as volcanic eruptions. Going forward,
discussions will be held within the Fujisan Volcanic Disaster Prevention Committee, the results of which will
be reflected in the Fujisan Wide Area Volcanic Evacuation Plan.
Moreover, the national government and Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will work
together to formulate a Plan for Erosion Control and Emergency Disaster Mitigation Countermeasures in the
Event of a Volcanic Eruption on Fujisan, and monitor and maintain via monitoring cameras.
2) Landslide, Mud Flow, and Rockfall
With regard to the "Osawakuzure", extending from the source of the Osawagawa River near themountaintop to an altitude of approximately 2,200 m on the western slope of Fujisan, protection forests
for sand erosion prevention are properly managed. At the same time, Continuous civil engineering works
for the prevention of sand erosion will be undertaken with the goal of preventing encroachment anddestruction of mountain slopes based on methods that give consideration to scenic landscapes and otherelements so as to safeguard the lives and property of the local residents.
The area going from 2,200 m elevated area of the Osawakuzure to the mountain stream vicinity that
leads down to the foot of the mountain is a designated sediment control area; continuous civilengineering works for riverbeds will be carried out along with the safeguarding of the lives of residents
and of their property with the goal of preventing both encroachment and hillside collapse.
At other headwater areas of mountain streams and along ascending routes, training dikes anderosion control dams will be constructed where necessary in order to prevent collapses of landforms
and soil erosion to the downstream, while consideration is given to scenic landscape. Also, preventive
walls, fences, etc. to protect climbers and visitors from falling rocks and other phenomena, are to beinstalled.
3) Earthquakes
The observation system for the purpose of forecasting the occurrence, the evacuation/alert system basedon the forecast, and the disaster prevention facilities are to be set up. At the same time, disasterprevention plans prepared by the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, andrelevant municipal governments are to be implemented. When there is any damage on the property,
information regarding the damage will be shared among the relevant organizations and restoration
measures will be developed and implemented, based on the property management system presented in
Chapter 9.
With regard particularly to the impacts on the property such as collapse of buildings of Shinto shrines
etc. due to earthquake, the accurate assessment of the earthquake resistance of wooden buildings andmeasures such as assitional structural reinforcement are to be taken, as appropriate.
4) Storm and Flood Damage
Conservation of forests damaged by wind, avalanches and other phenomena and planting of trees
and conservation of the areas is to be continued. River improvement work etc. are to be implemented asa measure to prevent or mitigate flood damage.
5) FireInspection tours for forest conservation and maintenance/management of forest roads for fire safety are
to be continued. At the same time, municipalities and related organizations etc. will work together tothoroughly conduct educational activities via exercises for prevention of mountain fires.
Also, controlled burning is essential for the purpose of exterminating pest insects and preventing
wildfires; therefore, in the implementation thereof, the safety of workers as well as preventing spread offire will be ensured based on outlines for the teaching of workers, safety measure manuals and othermaterials.
D. Visitor/Tourism Pressures
1) Climbers and Visitors
Using as a reference the case studies on the development of national parks abroad and materials such as“Managing Tourism at World Heritage Sites: A Practical Manual for World Heritage Site Managers“ (published in 2002 by the UNESCO World Heritage Center), the management of climbers and visitors
will be carried out based on multiple indicators that include numbers of users (visitors).
Management of climbers and visitors will be unfailingly carried out. Also, measures and policies thatencompassing the areas at the foot of the mountain will be implemented while taking note of the upper
access routes in order to realize the “desired style of Fujisan ascents”.
Also, the ascending routes, rescue stations, and transportation bulldozer routes will be properly
maintained in order to ensure the safety of climbers and visitors. Furthermore, the safe and appropriate
utilization of the property is promoted through the establishment of the system to provide mountain
information and alerts. In addition, information programs and awareness-raising activities are to be
conducted in order to facilitate the understanding of climbers and visitors about the Outstanding Universal
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2) Automobiles
In order to mitigate the environmental impact of automobiles on the environment of Fujisan and to
reduce traffic congestion in the summer season when there are many visitors, the passage of generalvehicles is banned for a certain period of time on the Fuji Subaru Line (Yoshidaguchi), the Fujisan Sky
Line (Fujinomiyaguchi) and the Fuji Azami Line (Subashiriguchi). Together with an investigation on thecontinuance of these measures and by transforming the methods of transport through a regular shuttle bus
service between the parking lots in the surrounding area and those on the fifth stations, efforts will be madeto reduce the environmental impact on Fujisan.
3) Waste
The promotion of cleaning activities by relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations,and volunteers is to be continued. At the same time, establishing rules and manners along with theincreasing of conservation-related awareness will be carried out. Also, a system for surveillance on illegal
dumping of waste is to be strengthened.
4) Human Waste
In order to response to the large number of climbers and severe climate conditions, those who installed
toilets are to maintain the toilets appropriately and renew the facilities as needed. Also, investigations arebeing done on the treatment methods and management methods for toilets so as to continue proper
maintenance and management. Proper maintenance and management will be promoted as well.
5) Utility facilities
When signboards, information boards are installed on the ascending routes above the fifth station, in themountain area including mountain huts, on the major routes between the mountain foot and the fifth station,
the major roads leading to the fifth stations, etc., full consideration shall be given to their location, size,
form, and design, based on the “General Guidelines for Signs Used on Fujisan”, which stipulate the policies
concerning the designs and locations of the signs from the purposes of ensuring the safety of visitors,
promoting the appropriate utilization, and maintaining and developing good landscapes.
Also, in the event that outdoor signboards such as road signs and information boards are to be installed,
full consideration shall be given to their location, size, form, and design, based on guidelines and othermaterials concerning outdoor signboards.
With regard to facilities for the convenience of visitors such as car parks and toilets, the size, location,and design in harmony with the surroundings shall be selected in consideration of the specific conditions of
the location and landform as well as convenience.
6) Fujisan Conservation Donation (user fee system)
As funds for carrying out business operations required for the purpose of providing information on
the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan and for safety measures concerning climbers as wellenvironment conservation at Fujisan, Fujisan Conservation Donation will be continued, wherein thecooperation of climbers aiming for the top of the mountain from fifth station is sought out to promote thesustaining of the sanctity of Fujisan.
(2) Places of Worship-ascent and Pilgrimage
A. Fujisan Mountain Area above Umagaeshi, mountaintop worship sites, and ascending routes from themountain foot to the summit
Component Part 1. Fujisan Mountain Area
Constituent Element 1-1. Mountaintop worship sites
Constituent Element 1-2. Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending
Route)
Constituent Element 1-3. Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route)
Constituent Element 1-4. Subashiri Ascending RouteConstituent Element 1-5. Yoshida Ascending RouteIn light of the historical background of ascending routes that many pilgrims and Fuji-ko adherents
used, worship-related artificial landforms and facilities that have been left on and along the routes as
testimony, stone monuments along the routes, archaeological remains and artifacts that are preserved
underground will be strictly preserved. In addition, the course of the ascending routes, the condition of
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As for the ascending routes whose original condition and function have been significantly lost,
appropriate restoration and improvement work is to be conducted based on the results of academic
research such as academic excavation and historical materials review.
In Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, continuous ascertaining of spots where erosion has
taken place and impacts resulting from the acts of climbers will take place via patrols and other means.
Also taking place will be maintenance and management that entails such elements as the incorporating
appropriate materials and construction methods on maintenance and repair operations.
Also, in going about the installation of artificial structures such as protective walls for falling rocks
and other structures required in ensuring the safety of climbers, installation that utilizes materials andmethods that mitigate the impact on views will be conducted based on the standard of protecting thehistorical value of mountain paths and value related to scenic landscapes.
When land diggings are needed for the restoration and installation of buildings and other structures,archaeological excavations are to be conducted as necessary and, if important archaeological remains andartifacts are discovered, efforts will be made for their conservation.
For the repair of mountain huts and rest facilities, consideration to scenic landscapes is to be paid interms of location, scale, form, color, etc.
With respect to tractor paths and the like, analyses of the extend of impacts on views will take place
together with the continuation of discussions and investigations for the purpose of working cooperation
between related parties for countermeasures such as that having to do with reducing noise and theintroduction of low-emission vehicles alongside effective methods for running vehicles used for freight;
this will be done with the aim of lowering impacts on the natural environment and striking a balance withviews.
For forests in the Fujisan Mountain Area, appropriate forest improvement work is to be undertakenwith consideration given to the scenic landscape of the property. Particularly for afforestation areas,
preservation and management are conducted in consideration of the forestry operation including the cyclefrom planting to cutting.
B. Compounds and buildings of Sengen-jinja shrines in the mountain foot area and “Oshi” Lodging
HousesConstituent Element 1-6. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 2. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Component Part 3. Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 4. Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 5. Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 6. Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Component Part 7. Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
Component Part 8. Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine
Component Part 9. “Oshi” Lodging House (Former House of the Togawa Family)
Component Part 10. “Oshi” Lodging House (House of the Osano Family)
Because the compounds and buildings of Sengen-jinja shrines and the “Oshi” lodging houses are thecore representing the historical value of Fujisan worship, the strict preservation and management of thevarious elements that constitute them are to be ensured.
As for the wooden structures such as shrine buildings, the existing disaster prevention facilities arechecked to see if they are operational and periodical fire prevention drills are to be conducted. In
addition, the inherent earthquake resistance of wooden structures is fully assessed and the additional
reinforcement of appropriate scale is to be made, using appropriate methods, in an effort to strengthencountermeasures against earthquakes.
With regard to the shape of the precincts, vegetation, and Fujisan worship-related structures that exist
within the precincts, efforts will be made to maintain their existing condition and, when there is any
damage, appropriate restoration and improvement measures will be taken.
In addition, strict control will be put in place to prevent the destruction of archaeological remains andlandscape disturbance as a result of the renovation of buildings and other structures. When land
excavation is needed, prior archaeological excavation will be conducted as necessary and measures will
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The worship-related artificial landforms and facilities that remain within the precincts and thearchaeological remains and artifacts that are preserved underground will be strictly preserved.
With regard to streams that exist in the precincts and have close relation with Fujisan worship, water is
supplied from rivers in the surrounding area. For them, the appropriate water quantity is to be
maintained through the maintenance of the water intake facilities. Also, with regard to Wakutamaike
Pond, a spring in the compound of the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, research to study the impactof algae growing in the pond on its water quality is to be conducted and control measures will be taken
based on the results.
With regard to the entrance area of shrines, including the approach, the maintenance and management
will be conducted in order to maintain the sacred and solemn atmosphere of the shrine compound andefforts will be made to create better environments. Also, full consideration is given to the maintenanceof the views toward the summit and ridge lines of Fujisan.
C. Wind caves, lava tree molds, lakes, springs, and waterfalls that have become spiritual spots andpilgrimage destinations
Constituent Element 1-7. Lake Saiko
Constituent Element 1-8. Lake Shojiko
Constituent Element 1-9. Lake Motosuko
Component Part 11. Lake Yamanakako
Component Part 12. Lake Kawaguchiko
The five lakes, i.e. Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Motosuko, Lake Yamanakako, and Lake
Kawaguchiko, are destinations of pilgrimage called “Hakkaimeguri” (a circuit of eight seas) and arecollectively referred to as “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes). Their water quality and lake-shore landforms,
which are the common elements of the value of the “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes), will be maintained
appropriately.
Particularly the lake shores are the places of the daily life and livelihoods of local people and at thesame time tourist destinations visited by many people. Therefore, the maintenance and management
will be conducted in consideration of the safety of tourists, while full regard is paid to the opinions oflocal people.
With respect to Lake Yamanakako, Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko (including the above items aswell), Yamanashi Prefecture, municipalities and local residents will work together in order to continue
carrying out usage methods and landscaping methods for lakeshores and will aim to formulate rules
relating thereto. With respect to rules formulated for Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko, improvements
and other actions to landscapes will be promoted based on the rules.
Also, based on ordinances, Yamanashi prefecture will carry out the ascertaining of trends each fiscal
year for each lake in terms of number of powered-vessels which have entered (real numbers/total
numbers) and yearlong trends for instances of entry and use compilations of this information as
foundational materials for the formulation of rules for each of the lakes.
Component Part 13. Oshino Hakkai springs (Deguchiike Pond)
Component Part 14. Oshino Hakkai springs (Okamaike Pond)
Component Part 15. Oshino Hakkai springs (Sokonashiike Pond)
Component Part 16. Oshino Hakkai springs (Choshiike Pond)
Component Part 17. Oshino Hakkai springs (Wakuike Pond)
Component Part 18. Oshino Hakkai springs (Nigoriike Pond)
Component Part 19. Oshino Hakkai springs (Kagamiike Pond)
Component Part 20. Oshino Hakkai springs (Shobuike Pond)
In order to maintain the quantity and quality of spring water which is the quintessence of Oshino
Hakkai springs appropriately, the methods for improvement in terms of drainage, water intake, etc. are to
be set forth for the settlements and shops located close to them in the Oshino Village Landscape Plan. In
addition, the Oshino Village Landscape Plan will set forth measures to improve the immediatesurrounding environment with a view to securing the views from springs toward Fujisan.
Furthermore, since Oshino Hakkai springs are the source of water supply essential to the life of local
people and at the same time the places where stone monuments remain showing that they were places forreligious practices in association with Fujisan worship, efforts will be made to maintain and preserve theirsurrounding environments, too.

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Component Part 22.

Funatsu lava tree molds
Yoshida lava tree molds

Lava tree molds are pilgrimage destinations for Fuji-ko adherents and are precious as distinctive
natural features that represent Fujisan worship. Therefore, efforts will be made to maintain and manage
their landforms. In addition, efforts will be made to maintain and manage the man-made structures thatwere added for religious purposes in terms of location, form, and characteristics.
On the other hand, it is possible to enter some lava tree molds within the area of the Funatsu lava treemolds and the Yoshida lava tree molds and it is of significant importance that many people can visit theseplaces not only for religious reasons but also for a variety of purposes including nature education andtourism. Therefore, efforts will be made to strike a balance between the maintenance and management oflandforms and the visitors’ safety.
Component Part 23. Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Within the compound of the Hitoana Sengen-jinja Shrine, there exist many features that are related to
Fujisan worship such as monuments, pagodas, and a wind cave. Efforts will be made to maintain theirlocations, forms, and characteristics. If there is any damage due to aging, repair work will be conductedin full consideration of their locations, forms, and designs, based on the results of academic research
including archaeological excavation. With respect to the pagodas in particular, surveys that include thestill-unresolved portions will be carried out for the subsequent implementation of conservation measuressince there is quite severe damage present resulting from earthquakes and other phenomena as well aswear and tear due to age-related degradation.
In addition, appropriate preservation and management will be conducted for the forested mountainarea existing aboveground at the end of the wind cave from the perspective of maintaining the wind cave.
Component Part 24. Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls are an important place for cold water ablutions for Fuji-ko adherents andalso renowned as an excellent scenic spot. Therefore, efforts will be made to maintain and manage theshape of the steep bedrock and the quality and quantity of the flowing water in order to maintain andmanage the scenic landscape of the sacred and graceful waterfalls in unity with the forest on the bedrock.
Regarding the erosion of the bedrock landform by the water of the waterfalls, no interventions aretaken with the natural process in principle; however, monitoring will be made on the degree of erosion
and the necessity and timing of protection measures will be considered. In addition, as for thesurrounding environment, measures will be taken, including visual harmonization of the several shops
and rest facilities that exist on both sides of the approach to the waterfalls and their removal andrelocation, if necessary.
During the Investigation Panel for the Promotion of Elimination of Utility Poles in the Surrounding
Areas of Fujisan held in 2014 with respect to power poles and power lines which inhibit the visual rangesof views [at Fujisan], Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City and power line administrators organized aworking policy for the elimination of utility poles within the vicinity areas of the Shiraito no Takiwaterfalls; with this, efforts geared to the removal of power poles and power lines will be promoted.
Component Part 25. Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove
The Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove is an aesthetic landscape wherein one can get a glimpse of
Fujisan united with the great scenic landscape consisting of white sand and great pines. This area is also
comprised of sandy beaches, pine forests and shrines and exists as a significant sacred ground located at
the western edge of the sacred area of faith of Fujisan.
With respect to sand beaches, Shizuoka Prefecture will replace breakwater (which have been pointed
out as a problem in terms of landscapes by the manager of the coast) with L-type wing dams (which aredesigned in consideration of scenery). In terms of other related efforts, there is also a plan to provide
maintenance and restoration of sandy beaches through the continuation of increasing the volume of shore
reclamation (the artificial supply of sand), the future aim of which is a coastline where sandy beaches aremaintained without relying on structures.
With respect to pine groves that include the "Feather Robe" pine tree, pesticides will be injected into
the trunks of the pine trees as a measure against pine tree death caused by insects. Continuous initiatives
such as the spraying of pesticides will also be carried out within the entirety of the pine-covered area.
Moreover, in the future the aim will be to safeguard the pine groves without reliance on chemicals to thegreatest extent possible, with comprehensive pine grove conservation measures being carried out such as
the creation of environments that constitute suitable growing environments for pine trees.

98With respect to Miho-jinja Shrine, inspections on the working status of fire prevention facilities andperiodic fire prevention drills will be carried out along with appropriate restoration and maintenance inthe event that relevant structures or other elements have been subject to damage. In addition, strict control
will be put in place to prevent the destruction of archaeological remains and landscape disturbance as aresult of the renovation of buildings and other structures. When land excavation is needed, priorarchaeological excavation will be conducted as necessary and measures will be taken for the appropriate
preservation of archaeological remains and artifacts.
Moreover, Shizuoka City, in an effort to convey the Outstanding Universal Value of theMihonomatsubara pine tree grove to visitors, established a guidance facilities called Mihonavi(Hagoromo Information Center) in December of 2013 and also decided to construct in 2018 theMihonomatsubara Visitor Center (tentative name) based on the Mihonomatsubara Conservation andUtilization Plan formulated in 2014.
(3) Viewpoints and Views(a) The northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass)(i) Viewpoints
The northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass) is the viewpoint commanding an
extraordinary view of Fujisan with its skirts unfolding up to the lake shore of Lake Motosuko. Only aminimum level of the intervention for the viewpoint will be made.
(ii) Views
The photograph titled “Kohan no Haru” (Lakeside Spring), taken by Okada Koyo from thenorthwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass) in 1935, was used as the design on the 5,000yen bank note and the 1,000-yen bank note of Japan in 1984 and in 2004, respectively. The view ofLake Motosuko and Fujisan has been maintained almost as it was captured in the photo. In order tocontinue to maintain the view in this good condition, the maintenance and conservation of the landform
and vegetation will be continued together with the control of the factors that disturb the view.
(b) Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove(i) Viewpoints
As the green pine tree grove on the white sand beach to be depicted in the typical composition ofpaintings of Fujisan as its foreground feature, it became the viewpoints and stages for famous artworks.
Efforts will be made to maintain the excellent view toward Fujisan, to nurture pine trees, and tomaintain the sand beach landform.
With respect to the maintenance and management of the topography of the sandy beach coastlines, theaim will be coastlines that are in the future maintained without reliance on structures. Until that time,
the breakwater facilities will be replaced (which have been pointed out as a problem in terms oflandscapes by the manager of the coast) with L-type wing dams (which are designed in consideration ofscenery), with the maintenance and restoration of sandy beaches taking place via the implementation ofcontinuous accommodating management based on evaluations and improvements subsequent to theincreasing of shore reclamation volumes which entail the artificial supply of sand. Moreover, in theevent of damage caused to coastal protection facilities, minimum requirement in terms of restorative
repairs will be carried out with sufficient consideration paid to the appearance.
With respect to the preservation of pine groves, creating systems and personnel that protect andharness pine groves, growing environment improvements, as well as countermeasures with respect toearly minute damage from pine wilt disease and other elements will be implemented. At the same time,for various changes in the environments surrounding the growing of pine tress and for abnormalities
with respect to pine trees, countermeasures will be executed which incorporate the very latest scientificand technical knowledge with subsequent accommodating management leading to evaluations,improvements and the like being carried out.
Moreover, the Miho-komagoe prefectural road (the main road used to access the Mihonomatsubara
pine tree grove) exists on the outside of the buffer zone and component parts. However, since the scenic
view of Fujisan is obstructed by utility poles and power lines along the road, the city will implement
measures such as removal of overhead power lines in the short term, and in the long and medium term
will remove utility poles in tandem with the widening of the road.
(ii) Views
The view of Fujisan from the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, in which the skirts of the mountainspread out to cover a wide area of Fuji City and unite with the sea surface in a scenic landscape, hasbeen maintained almost as it was depicted in Ukiyo-e of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Already, local businesses, local people, and local governments have been making concerted efforts tosafeguard the desirable views of Fujisan, including the promotion of the removal of stacks in theindustrial area on the coast of Suruga Bay. Continuous efforts will be made into the future in order tomaintain the excellent view through measures for the maintenance and conservation of landforms andvegetation, the control of visually disturbing factors, and the development of desirable landscapes.
3. Conservation Based on Laws, Regulations, etc.
The protection and management of the component parts and their constituent elements which constitute
Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan shown in chapter 2 is ensured by regulation method based on more than
1 law within the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, and the Law on the
Administration and Management of National Forests, which are shown in Table 10. The brief overview andapplication of each law is shown in Table 10 and the outline of permission etc. in the law is shown in Table 11.
In addition, the details of the handling of the alterations to the existing state of the component parts and theirconstituent elements are shown in the individual plans that have been prepared in close relation with the laws
and regulations given in Table 10 (contained in Attached Document 1 of this plan).
The extent of the legal protection under the laws that apply to the individual component parts and constituent
elements are shown in Table 14 and Figures 52 to 123 in Chapter 6.
The plan of concrete actions for the preservation and management of the individual component parts andconstituent elements are shown in the list of planned projects in Chapter 9.
(1) Laws and Plans for the Implementation of the Preservation and Management of “Places of Worshipascent and Pilgrimage”
The "places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage" based on the aspect of Fujisan as an "object of worship"
contain 3 categories of the component parts and constituent elements: (a) the Fujisan Mountain Area above
Umagaeshi, mountaintop worship sites, and ascending routes from the mountain foot to the mountaintop;(b) the compounds and buildings of Shinto shrines at the mountain foot and "Oshi" lodging houses; and (c)spiritual spots and destinations of pilgrimage such as a wind cave, lave tree molds, lakes, springs, andwaterfalls. They are designated under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties as Important
Cultural Properties, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, a Special Natural Monument, a Historic Site, Placesof Scenic Beauty, and/or Natural Monuments for the purpose of ensuring their protection and management.
To be specific, for the individual component parts and constituent elements designated as Cultural
Properties, owners or local governments etc. that are designated as Custodial Bodies under the Law for theProtection of Cultural Properties are implementing the preservation and management properly inaccordance with the respective preservation and management plans that were prepared by local
governments (refer to Attached Document 1 of this plan).
On the other hand, with regard to the natural environments and forests that constitute the basis of thecultural value of the individual component parts and constituent elements, proper protection andmanagement have been ensured either through designation as a Special Protection Zone or a Special Zoneof a National Park under the Natural Parks Law or as a National Forest that is managed directly by thenational government as a national property. To be specific, for the National Park, the Ministry of theEnvironment has prepared the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (Fujisan District) Park Plan and the FujiHakone-Izu National Park Fujisan District Management Plan under the Natural Parks Law (refer toAttached Document 1 of this plan); for National Forests, the Forestry Agency has prepared the Fuji Forest
Planning Area Regional Administration and Management Plan and the Eastern Yamanashi Forest Planning
Area Regional Administration and Management Plan under the Law on the Administration andManagement of National Forests and are implementing the protection and management properly [refer toAttached Document 1 of this plan].
(2) Laws and Plans for the Implementation of the Preservation and Management of “Viewpoints andViews”(i) The northwestern shore of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass)
The wide area from the Fujisan Mountain Area to Lake Motosuko and its northwestern shore(Nakanokura Pass), which constitutes the "viewpoints and views" based on the aspect of Fujisan as a"source of artistic inspiration", are protected as at least one of the following for the purpose of ensuring
their protection and management: a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, a Historic Site, a Place of Scenic
Beauty, and a Natural Monument under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties; Special
Protection Zone or Special Zone of a National Park under the Natural Parks Law; and National Forest
under the Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests.

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To be specific, for the individual component parts and constituent elements designated as Cultural
Properties, owners or local governments etc. that are designated as Custodial Bodies under the Law for
the Protection of Cultural Properties are implementing the protection and management of viewpoints andviews properly in accordance with the respective preservation and management plans that were preparedby local governments.
Also with regard to the National Park, the Ministry of the Environment has prepared the Fuji-HakoneIzu National Park (Fujisan District) Park Plan and the Fujisan District Management Plan under the
Natural Parks Law and with regard to the National Forests, the Forestry Agency has prepared the Fuji
Forest Planning Area Regional Administration and Management Plan and they are implementing theprotection and management of viewpoints and views properly.
(ii) Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove
The Fujisan Mountain Area and the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, which constitute the"viewpoints and views" based on the aspect of Fujisan as a "source of artistic inspiration", are designatedas at least one of the following for the purpose of ensuring their protection and management: Special
Place of Scenic Beauty, a Historic Site, and a Place of Scenic Beauty under the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties; Special Protection Zone or Special Zone of a National Park under the Natural Parks
Law; and National Forest under the Law on the Administration and Management of National Forests.
Among them, for the individual component parts designated as Cultural Properties, owners or local
governments etc. that are designated as Custodial Bodies under the Law for the Protection of Cultural
Properties are implementing the protection and management of viewpoints and views properly inaccordance with the respective preservation and management plans that were prepared by local
governments.
Also with regard to the National Park, the Ministry of the Environment has prepared the Fuji-HakoneIzu National Park (Fujisan District) Park Plan and the Fujisan District Management Plan under the
Natural Parks Law and with regard to the National Forests, the Forestry Agency has prepared the Fuji
Forest Planning Area Regional Administration and Management Plan and they are implementing theprotection and management of viewpoints and views properly.
Table 10Law
Law for theProtectionof Cultural
Properties

Summary of laws and regulations that apply to the component parts and constituent
elements
PurposeSummary
Relevant component parts
This law aims to preserve and
The law stipulates the acts that
1 Fujisan Mountain Areautilize cultural properties, so
require prior permission or consent(part)
that the culture of the Japanese
for the purposes of preserving and
1-1 Mountaintop worshippeople may be furthered and autilizing cultural properties.
sites
contribution be made to the
For the specific acts that require
1-2 Omiya-Murayama
evolution of world culture.
prior permission or consent, refer toAscending Route
Table 11.
(present Fujinomiya
The Outstanding Universal
Ascending Route)
Value of Fujisan is to be
With respect to individual
1-3 Suyama Ascending
protected through legal
component parts, constituent
Route (present
designations of the Fujisanelements, and the specific features
Gotemba Ascending
Mountain Area, mountaintop
contained therein that are
Route)
worship sites, ascending routes
designated as cultural properties
1-4 Subashiri Ascending
from the mountain foot to thesuch as Important Cultural
Routesummit, the compounds andProperties, a Special Place of
1-5 Yoshida Ascending
buildings of Sengen-jinja
Scenic Beauty, a Special Natural
Routeshrines at the mountain foot,Monument, a Historic Site, Places
1-6 Kitaguchi Hongu“Oshi” lodging houses, andof Scenic Beauty, and Natural
Fuji Sengen-jinja
spiritual spots and pilgrimage
Monuments, local governments
Shrinedestinations such as a wind
prepare preservation and
1-7
Lake
Saiko
cave, lava tree molds, lakes,
management plans and set out the
1-8 Lake Shojiko
springs, and waterfalls -- based
principles and methods ofon the aspect as an “object of
1-9 Lake Motosukopreservation and management as
worship” -well as the standards for the
2 Fujisan Hongu Sengenandhandling of acts that alter the
Taisha Shrine
the viewpoints and views of the existing state or affect conservation 3 Yamamiya Sengen-jinja(hereinafter referred to as
Fujisan Mountain Area – based
Shrine“alternations to the existing stateon the aspect as a “source of
4 Murayama Sengen-jinjaetc.” in the table), taking into
artistic inspiration -Shrine
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Law

NaturalParks Law

Purposeas Important Cultural Properties,
a Special Place of Scenic
Beauty, a Special Natural
Monument, a Historic Site,
Places of Scenic Beauty, andNatural Monuments.

Summary
consideration the location, form,and character of individual culturalproperties.

This law aims to protect theareas of natural scenic beauty
and also, through the promoted
utilization thereof, contribute to
the health, recreation, andeducation of the people as wellas to biodiversity.
The Outstanding Universal
Value of Fujisan is to beprotected through legal
designations of the Fujisan
Mountain Area, mountaintop
worship sites, ascending routes
from the mountain foot to thesummit, some of the compoundsof some Sengen-jinja shrines at
the mountain foot, and spiritualspots and pilgrimage
destinations such as lava treemolds, lakes, and waterfalls -based on the aspect as an“object of worship” -andthe viewpoints and views of theFujisan Mountain Area based on
the aspect as a “source of artistic
inspiration”
as a Special Protection Zone ora Special Zone of Fuji-HakoneIzu National Park.

The law stipulates the acts that
require prior permission or
consultation for the purposes of theprotection and appropriate
utilization of national parks.
For specific acts that require priorpermission or consultation, refer toTable 11.
With regard to the areas of thenational park that are included in
the component parts, the FujiHakone-Izu National Park (Fujisan
District) Park Plan has been
prepared.
Based on this park plan, the types
and arrangements of facilities, thedifferentiated levels of regulation,and other necessary matters within
the national park are set out.
In addition, the Fuji-Hakone-Izu
National Park Fujisan District
Management Plan has been
prepared, based on which thepolicies for the protection andutilization of scenic beauty andlandscapes within the national park
are set out.
Details of the individual plans areprovided in Attached Document 1.

Details of the individual plans areprovided in Attached Document 1.

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Relevant component parts
5 Suyama Sengen-jinja
Shrine6 Fuji Sengen-jinja
Shrine7 Kawaguchi Asama-jinja
Shrine8 Fuji Omuro Sengenjinja Shrine
9 ”Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the
Togawa Family)
10 ”Oshi” Lodging
House ( House of theOsano Family)
11 Lake Yamanakako
12 Lake Kawaguchiko
13 through 20 Oshino
Hakkai springs
21 Funatsu lava tree
molds
22 Yoshida lava treemolds
23 Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
24 Shiraito no Takiwaterfalls
25 Mihonomatsubara
pine tree grove
1 Fujisan Mountain Area(part)
1-1 Mountaintop worshipsites
1-2 Omiya-Murayama
Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya
Ascending Route)
1-3 Suyama Ascending
Route (present
Gotemba Ascending
Route)
1-4 Subashiri AscendingRoute
1-5 Yoshida AscendingRoute
1-6 Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine
1-7 Lake Saiko
1-8 Lake Shojiko
1-9 Lake Motosuko
7 Kawaguchi Asama-jinja
Shrine8 Fuji Omuro Sengenjinja Shrine
11 Lake Yamanakako
12 Lake Kawaguchiko
21 Funatsu lava tree
molds

Law

PurposeSummary

Law on the
Administrat
ion andManageme
nt ofNational
Forests

This law aims to ensure theimplementation of theappropriate and efficientadministration and managementof National Forests by clarifying
administration and management
plans.
The Outstanding Universal
Value of Fujisan is to beprotected through the protectionofthe Fujisan Mountain Area andascending routes from themountain foot to the summit -based on the aspect as an“object of worship” -andthe views of the Fujisan
Mountain Area based on the
aspect as a “source of artistic
inspiration” as part of the
National Forests and throughappropriate forest administrationand management based on thebasic plan concerning theadministration and managementof National Forests.

This law stipulates basic plansconcerning the administration andmanagement of National Forests(administration and management
basic plans) for the purposes of theappropriate administration andmanagement of National Forests.
In addition, in accordance with theadministration and management
basic plan, plans concerning theadministration and management of
National Forests for individual
forest planning areas (“regional
administration and management
plans”) are prepared.
With regard to the areas of National
Forests that are included in thecomponent parts, regional
administration and management
plans for the Eastern Yamanashi
Forest Planning Area and the Fuji
Forest Planning Area have been
prepared and accordingly the
management such as appropriate
maintenance of afforestation areas
is conducted.
The items to be specified byindividual plans are provided inTable 11 and details of theindividual plans are provided in
Attached Document 1.

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Relevant component parts
22 Yoshida lava treemolds
24 Shiraito no Takiwaterfalls
1 Fujisan Mountain Area(part)
1-2 Omiya-Murayama
Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya
Ascending Route)
1-3 Suyama Ascending
Route (present
Gotemba Ascending
Route)
1-4 Subashiri AscendingRoute
1-5 Yoshida Ascending
RouteTable 11
Laws
Law for theProtectionof Cultural
Properties

Summary of the legal requirements etc. of the laws that apply to the component parts andconstituent elements
Designation / zone
Important Cultural
Property
Special Place of Scenic
BeautySpecial Natural
Monument
Historic Site
Place of Scenic Beauty

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission
etc.

Penalty

Prior permission or consent of
the Commissioner of Agency
for Cultural Affairs (part of theclerical work concerning theauthority of the Commissionerof Agency for Cultural Affairs
to give permission andagreement is transferred to theprefectural and municipal
boards of education)

Acts that alter the existing state oraffect conservation (hereinafterreferred to as “alterations to theexisting state etc.” in the table)
require prior permission or consent.

Imprisonment
with/withoutlabor and/or fineConstruction, reconstruction, or
extension of structures, cutting oftrees and bamboo, mining ofminerals, soil, and stone, acts thatcause increase or decrease of waterlevel or quantity of rivers, lakes,
etc., discharge of wastewater etc. tothe lakes etc. designated by the
Minister of the Environment,
installation of advertisements, land
reclamation from water, alterations
to the land configuration, change ofthe color of structures, entry to theareas designated by the Minister ofthe Environment, acts that damage
trees and bamboo, planting of trees
and bamboo, release of animals,
accumulation and storage ofmaterials in the open air, use of fire,collecting or damaging of plants
other than trees and bamboo,
planting or sowing the seeds ofplants other than trees and bamboo,
capture and killing of animals, useof horses, vehicles, or power-driven
vessels in areas other than roads,
landing of airplanes, etc. requireprior permission or consultation.
Construction, reconstruction, or
extension of structures, cutting oftrees and bamboo, acts that damage
trees and bamboo in the areas
designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, mining of minerals,soil, and stone, acts that cause
increase or decrease of water levelor quantity of rivers, lakes, etc.,
discharge of wastewater etc. to thelakes etc. designated by the
Minister of the Environment,
installation of advertisements,
accumulation and storage ofmaterials designated by the
Minister of the Environment, land
reclamation from water, alterations
to the land configuration, collectionof plants designated by the Ministerof the Environment, planting andsowing seeds of plants designatedby the Minister of the Environment,

Imprisonment
with labor
and/or fine

Natural Monument
NaturalParks Law

National
Park
SpecialZone

SpecialProtection
Zone

Prior permission of or
consultation with the Ministerof the Environment

NaturalParks Law

National
Park
Special
Zone

Class I
Special
Zone

Prior permission of or
consultation with the Ministerof the Environment or theGovernors of the two
prefectures

Class IISpecial
Zone

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Laws

Designation / zone
Class IIISpecialZone

Law on the
Administration andManageme
nt ofNational
Forests

National Forest

Acts that require prior permission
etc.
capture and killing of animals
designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, release of animals
designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, change of the color ofstructures, entry into the areas
designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, use of horses,
vehicles, or power-driven vessels inareas designated by the Minister ofthe Environment, etc. require priorpermission or consultation.
The administration and management basic plan established by the
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the regional
administration and management plans established by the directors ofregional forest offices provide the basic policies for administration andmanagement and basic matters related to the implementation of major
projects.
Regional administration and management plans stipulate thequantitative limits to the cutting of trees, regeneration, conservation
forests, and forest roads to be constructed or improved for the
implementation of appropriate administration and management offorests in due consideration of the public functions such as national
land conservation and natural environment conservation.
Legal requirement

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Penalty-Chapter 6.

Integral Conservation of the Surrounding Environment

In order to ensure the protection of the total area of the properties which make up the Outstanding Universal
Value of Fujisan, the property and the surrounding environment should be protected in an integrated manner as
explained in the second basic policy in Chapter 4.
Based on the basic policy mentioned above, this chapter sets forth the direction for the conservation of theproperty and the surrounding environment in an integrated manner, the specific methods for conservation, themeasures to resolve issues, the laws, systems and the various plans which are needed to ensure the implementationof such protection measures.
1. Direction(1) Conservation of the Surrounding Environment Based on Zoning
Land use in some of the areas surrounding the property of Outstanding Universal Value could have negative
effects on the physical or landscape features of the property. Such areas will be identified and designated as
buffer zones.
In addition, management zones where local governments and other relevant agencies make voluntary
conservation efforts will also be created adjacent to the buffer zones by taking into account the land use
situation of the area.
(2) Buffer Zone
The foothill area of Fujisan (including the mountain skirts) is a place of the lives and industries of the local
people, as well as one of the most major tourist and recreation sites in Japan. In order to be able to maintain
good scenic views at each of the areas at the foot of Fujisan while keeping in mind the history of theaforementioned utilization of land, the management method based on the concept “a cultural landscape” shallbe reflected and the methods of harmonious resolution of issues that entail contradiction between maintaining
Outstanding Universal Value and meeting societal requests on tourism and recreation shall be conveyed.
This section does not discuss the methods used to resolve any issues found both in the property and in thesurrounding environment, which were identified in Chapter 3 (i.e. issues related to environmental changes,
natural disasters, visitors and tourism). The following focuses on the methods used to resolve issues related tothe development of private and public facilities in the buffer zones.
In order to solve the problems in the buffer zones and to implement the measures for appropriately
conserving it, the buffer zone will be conserved by appropriately enforcing the Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law and the Law on the Administration and Management of National
Forests. Also, various plans formulated in line with these laws will be appropriately implemented. In addition,other laws including the Landscapes Act and the City Planning Act as well as ordinances established by
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture etc. will be appropriately enforced.
These kinds of measures shall be carried out under the proactive involvement of local communities with
sufficient attention being paid to ensuring the formation of agreements with a wide variety of agents.
Through this process, the parties involved will evoke public opinion with respect to the conservation of the
Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan and foster the development of society as a whole and at the same time
promote understanding towards to societal responsibility held by each of the business operators involved.
(3) Management Zone
The following explains issues related to the management zones as part of the issues related to theenvironment surrounding the property which were identified in Chapter 3. In particular, it explains the methods
used to resolve issues related to development activities and conservation methods regarding the maneuver
fields, etc.
The management zones contain areas which need to be appropriately conserved by applying the laws andregulations including the Yamanashi Prefecture Landscape Ordinance and the Oshino Village LandscapeOrdinance. The management zones also contain areas including the maneuver fields, etc. that are being
appropriately managed by the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, relevant municipal governments, aswell as local residents’ groups which have a long history of managing these areas. These local groups include:
the Fujiyoshida City and Two Other Villages Organization for the Protection of the Prefectural Estates Givenby the Imperial Family; the Higashifuji Commonage Association; other relevant commonage associations;
property wards and corporations that are the owners of the land.

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The boundaries of the buffer zone were defined as the area in which negative physical or visual impacts
can be anticipated on the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan deriving from the dual aspects of "places ofworship-ascent and pilgrimage" as an "object of worship" and of "viewpoints and views" as a "source ofartistic inspiration" in consideration of the following 5 points:(a) To maintain the unity, with Fujisan at the center, of a group of component parts and constituent
elements such as the compounds and buildings of Sengen-jinja shrines at the mountain foot, "Oshi"
lodging houses, and spiritual spots and pilgrimage destinations such as lakes;(b) To cover a wide area of the southern mountain foot area for the conservation of the view of Fujisan
from the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove;(c) To maintain the landforms, vegetations, and water veins that are appropriate for "places of worshipascent and pilgrimage" and "viewpoints and views" in the immediate vicinities of the individualcomponent parts and constituent elements and also to ensure the good views from within theindividual component parts to outside:(d) To cover the compounds of Shinto shrines other than component parts and the areas of the
distribution of the "sites known to contain Buried Cultural Properties"1 under the Law for theProtection of Cultural Properties that are related to Fujisan worship; and(e) To adopt the boundaries that can be easily recognized as such: for example, boundaries of land uses
such as urban areas and roads, administrative boundaries, boundaries based on individual laws andregulations, the locations of landforms and objects such as roads.
The extent of the buffer zone that has been defined in consideration of the above is shown in Figures 50
and 51.
No buffer zone is set up to the northwest of Lake Motosuko (Constituent Element 1-9) and the east of theFujisan Mountain Area (Component Part 1), since no impact on the view from within the property area isforeseeable. For the former, control measures under the Yamanashi Prefecture Landscape Ordinance are inplace (refer to Tables 14 and 15) and it is extremely difficult to conduct land development or construction
work that would involve the cutting of the ridge line of a significant scale on the steep slope on the other sideof the ridge line. Therefore, there is no possibility of negative impact on the landscape that constitutes the
backdrop of the views of the shores of Lake Motosuko from viewpoints that are distributed widely within the
Fujisan Mountain Area, including the shore of Lake Motosuko and the summit of Fujisan. For the latter, inlight of the existing land uses of the neighboring areas as maneuver fields (refer to pages 204 and 205), no
negative impacts of development or urban infrastructure on the landscape are foreseeable.

1

Sites known to contain Buried Cultural Properties: Article 92 of the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties stipulates the"Buried Cultural Properties" and Article 93 of the same law stipulates the sites known to contain Buried Cultural Properties. The
existence of such site is officially recognized through the public announcement by Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Property
Buffer zone

Figure 50

Buffer zone boundary delineation 1
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Property
Buffer zone

Figure 51

Buffer zone boundary delineation 2

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(ii) Conservation measures
The conservation from the perspectives of development and urban infrastructure that need special attention
in the buffer zone is described below. The conservation measures that are the same as or common to thosefor the property from the perspectives of environmental changes, natural disasters, and visitors/tourism areshown in pages 83 to 88 and is not repeated in this section.
While paying sufficient attention to the fact that buffer zones are areas which convey the history ofutilization of the land at the mountain foots around Fujisan, the guidance and formation of desirable sceneryin the buffer zones which reflects the management methods carried out for “a cultural landscape” shall be
carried out so as to be able to maintain good scenic views of Fujisan seen from the various areas at the foot of
the mountain.
With regard to the urban infrastructure installation projects such as road construction projects, their routing,design, construction method, etc. will be discussed in full consideration of avoiding the negative impact on
the component parts and constituent elements as “places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage” and “viewpoints
and views”, while due consideration is also given to the improvement of roadside landscape, the alleviationof traffic problems, etc.
In addition, in parallel with road construction projects, the removal of electric poles and the undergroundinstallation of electric wires will be promoted, together with the improvement of road facilities, signs, etc. ina manner that full consideration is given to the scenic landscape of the property.
Furthermore, with regard to the construction of tourist facilities such as hotels and factories in the existing
industry parks, consideration is given to landscape, for instance, by complying with the standards for height,
size, etc., which are stipulated in the laws, regulations, etc., in order not to make negative impact on theproperty.
Moreover, in terms of buildings constructed within area that present comparatively loose conduct
regulations among privately held pieces of land, and in terms of the size (scale) and location of workpieces
that fall beyond the control of conduct in the currently in-effect laws and regulations, the national
government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture and municipalities are working in tandem to review
the various administrative processes from a regulatory standpoint. In concrete terms, effective andmultilayered enforcement of administrative procedures at each stage shall be enforced for (1) notification ofacts, (2) prior discussions, (3) public hearings and (4) deliberation and other council based on the expert
advice of councils etc. comprised of academic experts and others. Through this, the effects of regulation ofdevelopment shall be promoted from the aspects of early ascertaining of potential developmental pressure,adjustments aimed at consent building and monitoring, among others.
(iii) Conservation based on laws, regulations, etc.
In the case that measures are to be taken within the buffer zone to address specific problems or to provide
proper conservation, the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, the Law on the
Administration and Management of National Forests, the Landscape Act (and landscape plans and landscapeordinances under the said law established by the local government), Outdoor Advertisement Act (and outdoor
advertising materials ordinances under the said law established by the local government), the City Planning
Law, the Seacoast Law, and the Voluntary ordinances of Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, andrelevant municipalities are applied and enforced appropriately.
The summary of the laws and regulations that apply to the buffer zone is given in Table 12 and thesummary of the legal requirements such as those of prior permission is given in Table 13, respectively.
Also, the individual plans related to the buffer zone that have been prepared in close relationship with the
Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the Natural Parks Law, the Law on the Administration andManagement of National Forests and the details of the handling of alterations to the existing state etc. within
the buffer zone under the applicable laws are given in Attached Document 1 of this plan. The permission
criteria under other laws and regulations are given in Attached Document 2 of this plan.
The extent of the legal protection under the individual laws and regulations that apply to the component
parts and constituent elements and the buffer zone is shown in Figures 52 to 101.
The plan of concrete actions for conservation in the buffer zone is shown in the list of planned projects in
Chapter 9.

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Table 12
Law
The Law for theProtection ofCultural
Properties

Natural Parks
Law

Law on the
Administrationand Managementof National
Forests

Landscape Act(localgovernments’landscapeordinances andlandscape plans)

Summary of laws and regulations that apply to the buffer zone
PurposeSummeryThis law aims to preserve and utilize cultural properties,
so that the culture of the Japanese people may befurthered and a contribution be made to the evolution ofworld culture.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved through the inclusion of parts of thesurrounding environments of the Fujisan Mountain Area,
mountaintop worship sites, ascending routes from themountain foot to the summit, the compounds of Sengenjinja shrines, and spiritual spots and pilgrimage
destinations such as lava tree molds, lakes, springs, andwaterfalls -- based on the aspect as an “object of worship”-andviewpoints and views of the Fujisan Mountain Area –based on the aspect as a “source of artistic inspiration -in the areas designated as a Special Place of Scenic
Beauty, Special Natural Monuments, a Historic Site,
Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments.
This law aims to protect the areas of natural scenic beauty
and also, through the promoted utilization thereof,
contribute to the health, recreation, and education of thepeople as well as to biodiversity.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved through the legal designation of parts ofthe surrounding environments of the Fujisan MountainArea, mountaintop worship sites, ascending routes fromthe mountain foot to the summit, some of the compoundsof some Sengen-jinja shrines, and spiritual spots andpilgrimage destinations such as lava tree molds, lakes,
springs, and waterfalls -- based on the aspect as an“object of worship” -andviewpoints and views of the Fujisan Mountain Area –based on the aspect as a “source of artistic inspiration -as Special Protection Zone, Protection Zone or Ordinary
Zone of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
This law aims to ensure the implementation of
appropriate and efficient administration and managementof National Forests by clarifying administration andmanagement plans.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved through the national government’s
appropriate administration and management of parts ofthe surrounding environments of the Fujisan MountainArea, mountaintop worship sites, and ascending routes
from the mountain foot to the summit -- based on the
aspect as an “object of worship” -andviews of the Fujisan Mountain Area – based on the aspect
as a “source of artistic inspiration” -as National Forests.

This aims to promote the conservation and improvementof excellent landscapes in Oshino Village, Yamanakako
Village, Fujinomiya City, Fuji City, and Shizuoka City.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved based on the landscape ordinances
through the inclusion of parts of the surrounding
environments of the compounds of Sengen-jinja shrines
and spiritual spots and pilgrimage destinations such as
lakes and springs -- based on the aspect as an “object of111

The law stipulates the acts that require prior permission orconsent for the purposes of preserving and utilizing
cultural properties.
For the specific acts that require prior permission etc.,
refer to Table 13.
With respect to the cultural properties within the bufferzone that are designated as a Special Place of Scenic
Beauty, a Special Natural Monument, a Historic Site,
Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments, local
governments prepare each preservation and management
plan and set out the principles and methods ofpreservation and management as well as the standards forthe handling of alternations to the existing state etc.,
taking into consideration the location, form, and characterof individual cultural properties.

The law stipulates the acts that require prior permission,
notification, or consultation for the purposes of theprotection and appropriate utilization of national parks.
For specific acts that require prior permission,
notification, or consultation, refer to Table 13.
With regard to the areas of the national park that areincluded in the buffer zone, the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National
Park (Fujisan District) Park Plan has been prepared.
Based on this park plan, the types and arrangements offacilities, the level of regulation within the national park,and other necessary matters are set out.
In addition, the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Fujisan
District Management Plan has been prepared, based on
which the policies for the protection and utilization of
scenic beauty and landscapes within the national park are
set out.
Details of the individual plans are provided in Attached
Document 1.
This law stipulates basic plans concerning theadministration and management of National Forests(administration and management basic plans) for the
purposes of the appropriate administration andmanagement of National Forests.
In addition, in accordance with the administration andmanagement basic plan, plans concerning theadministration and management of National Forests forindividual forest planning areas (“regional administrationand management plans”) are prepared.
With regard to the areas of National Forests that areincluded in the buffer zone in question, regional
administration and management plans for the Fuji Forest
Planning Area have been prepared and accordingly the
management such as appropriate maintenance of artificial
forests is conducted.
The items to be specified by individual plans are provided
in Table 13 and details of the individual plans areprovided in Attached Document 1
Acts that require prior notification to relevant cities andvillages and the standards for landscape development etc.
that should be met are set out for the purposes of theconservation and development of excellent landscapes inrespective cities and villages.
The acts that require prior notification are provided inTable 13 and the details of landscape development
standards are given in Attached Document 2

Law

OutdoorAdvertisement
Act (and outdoor
advertising
regulations
stipulated by the
local
governments on
the basis of thesame law)
Yamanashi
Prefecture Scenic
Zone Ordinance(based on the City
Planning Act)

PurposeSummery

worship” -andviewpoints and views of the Fujisan Mountain Area –based on the aspect as a “source of artistic inspiration -in landscape planning areas of individual landscape plansof respective municipalities.
The goal is to form good scenery or to maintain scenic
beauty already present.
With respect to the surrounding environments ofcomponent parts such as those in the Fujisan Mountain
Area deemed as such based on the aspect of being an“object of worship”, conservation of scenery andenvironments for buffer zones is ensured based on the
Outdoor Advertisement Act.

This ordinance aims to maintain the scenic beauty in thecity.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved through the designation of thesurrounding environment of a spring (Component Part 13.
Oshino Hakkai (Deguchiike Pond)) that became aspiritual spot and a pilgrimage destination – based on the
aspect as an “object of worship” – as an Oshino Scenic
Zone under Yamanashi Prefecture Scenic Zone Ordinancebased on the City Planning Act.

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In order to go about forming good scenery or maintaining
scenic beauty already present, the authorization standards
etc. for the installation of properties which will be subject
to outdoor advertisement display or posting of outdoor
advertisements have been stipulated.

Acts that require prior permission or consultation and thecriteria for permission are set out for the purposes ofmaintaining the scenic beauty in the city.
The acts that require prior permission or consultation areprovided in Table 13 and the details of permission criteria
are given in Attached Document 2

Law

PurposeSummery

City Planning Act

This law aims to promote the sound development andorderly improvement of cities.
Most of the surrounding environments of the compoundsof Sengen-jinja shrines (Component Part 5. Suyama
Sengen-jinja Shrine and Component Part 6. Fuji Sengenjinja Shrine) -- based on the aspect as an “object ofworship” -are the Urbanization Control Area and therefore
development activities are regulated, ensuring theconservation of the environment.
With regard to the surrounding environments of the
viewpoint of the Fujisan Mountain Area
(Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove) – based on the aspect
as a “source of artistic inspiration,
the natural green landscape is conserved, the land use as
the residential area of high quality of life is maintained,
and the development of a city that meets the local
characters is recommended.
This law aims to protect the seacoast from damage due tosea or ground movement, to improve and conserve thecoastal environment, and to promote proper use of thecoastal environment.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved through the appropriate maintenanceunder the Seacoast Law of the beach of the surrounding
environments of the viewpoint of the Fujisan Mountain
Area (Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove) – based on the
aspect as a “source of artistic inspiration”.
(i) These ordinances aim to promote the conservation andcreation of excellent landscapes and pass on the
excellent cultural landscapes of Fujisan to future
generations.
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone
are to be conserved by maintaining the external
appearance of the buildings etc. as the residential area
under Yamanashi Prefecture Landscape Ordinanceand Fujiyoshida City Fujisan World Heritage
Ordinance for the surrounding environments of theFujisan Mountain Area, the precincts of Sengen-jinja
Shrines, and the “Oshi” lodging houses -- based on
the aspect as an “object of worship”. Moreover,within Fujinomiya City, large-scale solar energy
producing facilities and other such facilities are
regulated based on ordinances concerning striking
balances between the Fujisan view in Fujinomiya
City etc. and operations related to the installation of
power producing facilities for renewable energy, withconservation of the views and environments of bufferzones being ensured.
(ii) This ordinance aims to conserve the landscape ofcomponent parts and the landscape around them.
As for component parts and the environments aroundthem, conservation of landscape is secured by
Yamanashi Prefecture Ordinance Concerning theProcedures for Landscape Consideration for theconservation of World Heritage, Fujisan. Said
ordinance that requires those who intend to conduct
projects for new construction or enlargement ofbuildings exceeding a certain scale within the area
subject to relatively mild restrictions on the scale,location, etc. of buildings etc. to carry out landscapeassessment (survey, prediction, and evaluation of the
impact of the project implementation upon landscapesand identification of landscape conservation
measures) in order to preserve landscape.

Area division and land use zoning are set out together
with the acts that require prior permission or consultation
by zone, for the purposes of promoting the sounddevelopment and orderly improvement of cities.
With regard to the buffer zone in question, theUrbanization Control Area and the Category I Exclusively
Low-story Residential District are set out.
The acts that require prior permission or consultation areprovided in Table 13. The criteria for permission areprovided in Attached Document 2.

The Seacoast Law

Local
governments’
ordinances

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Acts that require prior permission or consultation are set
out together with the criteria for permission, for the
purposes of improving and conserving the coastal
environment and promoting proper use of the coastal
environment.
The acts that require prior permission or consultation areprovided in Table 13. The criteria for permission areprovided in Attached Document 2

Acts that require prior notification and the standards thatshould be met are set out for the purposes of promoting
the conservation and creation of excellent landscapes andpassing on the excellent cultural landscapes of Fujisan to
future generations.
Acts that require prior notification are provided in Table
13. The details of the standards that should be met areprovided in Attached Document 2.

In order to conserve component parts and theirsurrounding environment, this ordinance sets types andscale of the projects which need to be gone throughlandscape assessment. This ordinance also sets evaluation
methods.
Types and scale of the projects that require landscapeassessment are provided in Table 13.

Law

PurposeSummery

Guidelines forland use projects

These guidelines aim to provide appropriate guidance toproject undertakers concerning the implementation ofland use projects
The landscapes and environments of the buffer zone are
to be conserved through individual land use projectguidelines of local governments for the surrounding
environments of the compounds of Sengen-jinja shrines(Component Part 5. Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine andComponent Part 6. Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine) -- based on
the aspect as an “object of worship”.

Projects that require prior consultation are set out together
with the criteria for permission for the land use projects
that exceed a certain scale.
The projects that require prior consultation are provided
in Table 13. The details of permission criteria areprovided in Attached Document 2.

Table 13

Summary of the legal requirements (prior permission etc.) of the laws that apply to the buffer zone

Laws
Law for theProtection ofCultural Properties

Designation / zone

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission etc.

Penalty

Special Place of Scenic
BeautyPrior permission orconsent of theCommissioner for
Cultural Affairs(part of the clerical
work concerning theauthority of theCommissioner for
Cultural Affairs togive permission andagreement istransferred to theprefectural andmunicipal boards ofeducation)

Acts that alter the existing state or affectconservation (hereinafter referred to as“alterations to the existing state etc.” inthe table) require prior permission orconsent.

Imprisonment
with/withoutlabor and/or fineSpecial Natural
Monument
Historic Site
Place of Scenic Beauty
Natural Monument

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Laws

Designation / zone

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission etc.

Penalty
Imprisonment
with labor
and/or fine

Natural Parks Law

National
Park Special
Zone

SpecialProtection
Zone

Prior permission ofor consultation with
the Minister of theEnvironment

Construction, reconstruction, or extensionof structures, cutting of trees and bamboo,
mining of minerals, soil, and stone, actsthat cause increase or decrease of waterlevel or quantity of rivers, lakes, etc.,
discharge of wastewater etc. to the lakes
etc. designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, installation ofadvertisements, land reclamation fromwater, alterations to the land configuration,change of the color of structures, entry to
the areas designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, acts that damage trees andbamboo, planting of trees and bamboo,
release of animals, accumulation andstorage of materials in the open air, use offire, collecting or damaging of plants otherthan trees and bamboo, planting or sowing
the seeds of plants other than trees andbamboo, capture and killing of animals,
use of horses, vehicles, or power-driven
vessels in areas other than roads, landingof airplanes, etc. require prior permission
or consultation.

Natural Parks Law

National
Park Special
Zone

Class I
Special
Zone

Prior permission ofor consultation with
the Minister of theEnvironment or theGovernor

Construction, reconstruction, or extensionof structures, cutting of trees and bamboo,
acts that damage trees and bamboo in theareas designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, mining of minerals, soil, andstone, acts that cause increase or decreaseof water level or quantity of rivers, lakes,
etc., discharge of wastewater etc. to thelakes etc. designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, installation ofadvertisements, accumulation and storageof materials designated by the Minister ofthe Environment, land reclamation fromwater, alterations to the land configuration,collection of plants designated by the
Minister of the Environment, planting andsowing seeds of plants designated by the
Minister of the Environment, capture andkilling of animals designated by the
Minister of the Environment, release ofanimals designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, change of the color ofstructures, entry into the areas designatedby the Minister of the Environment, use ofhorses, vehicles, or power-driven vessels inareas designated by the Minister of theEnvironment, etc. require prior permission
or consultation.

National Park Ordinary
Zone

Prior notification
to or consultation
with the Ministerof theEnvironment or
the Governor

Construction, reconstruction, or
extension of structures, whose scales
are beyond the prescribed standards,
acts that cause increase or decrease of
the water levels or quantities ofrivers, lakes, etc. within the Special
Protection Zone, installation ofadvertisements, land reclamationfrom water, mining of minerals, soil,
and stone, and change of land
configuration require priornotification or consultation.

National Forest

The administration and management basic plan by the Minister ofClass IISpecial
Zone
Class IIISpecialZone

Law on the

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Fine

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Laws

Designation / zone

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission etc.

Penalty

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the regional
administration and management plans by the directors of regional
forest offices provide the basic policies for administration andmanagement and basic matters related to the implementation ofmajor projects.
Regional administration and management plans stipulate thequantitative limits to the cutting of trees, regeneration,conservation forests, and forest roads to be constructed or
improved for the implementation of appropriate administrationand management of forests in due consideration of the public
functions such as national land conservation and naturalenvironment conservation.

Administration andManagement of
National Forests

Landscape Act(Minobu Town
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Ordinary Area

Notification to the
Mayor of Minobu
Town

Landscape Act(Nishikatsura Town
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Entire Town Area
(Nishikatsura Town)

Notification to the
Mayor of
Nishikatsura Town

Landscape Act(Oshino Village
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Landscape Development
Priority Area

Prior notification to
the Mayor of
Oshino Village

Landscape Act(Lake Yamanakako
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Landscape Development
Priority Area

Prior notification to
the Mayor of
Yamanakako
VillageOrdinary Area

Landscape Act(FujikawaguchikoTown LandscapePlan and LandscapeOrdinance)

Landscape Planning Area

Notification to the
Mayor of
FujikawaguchikoTown

Landscape Act(Fujinomiya City
Fujisan LandscapePlan and FujisanLandscapeOrdinance)

Landscape Conservation
Area for Fujisan etc.

Prior notification to
the Mayor of
Fujinomiya City

View Conservation
Area for Fujisan etc.

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New construction, remodeling,enlargement, and/or relocation ofbuildings or other structures, the repair orchange of their design/color that changes
the exterior appearance, cutting of trees
and bamboo, accumulation or storage ofmaterials in the open air, development
activities related to specified structures or
sports/leisure facilities, development ofresidential areas, mining of sand andstone, and land reclamation from waterrequire prior notification.

Imprisonment
with labor and/or
fine

Laws

Designation / zone

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission etc.

PenaltyLandscape Act(Fuji City
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Entire Fuji City

Prior notification to
the Mayor of Fuji
City

Landscape Act(Gotemba City
Landscape Plan andComprehensive
LandscapeOrdinance)

Entire Gotemba City

Notification to the
Mayor of Gotemba
City

Landscape Act(Susono City
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Entire Susono City

Notification to the
Mayor of Susono
City

Landscape Act(Shizuoka City
Landscape Plan andLandscapeOrdinance)

Area other than Priority
Area

Prior notification to
the Mayor of
Shizuoka City

OutdoorAdvertisement Act(Yamanashi
Prefecture Outdoor
Advertisement
Ordinance)

Entire Yamanashi
Prefecture (Transfer ofwork for Oshino Village,
Fujikawaguchiko Town)

Authorization fromthe Governor of
Yamanashi
Prefecture (workthat falls underauthority for Oshino
Village andFujikawaguchikoTown has beentransferred)

In the event that outdoor advertisements
are to be installed within any of theauthorized areas stipulated in theordinance, authorization to do so isrequired.

Fine

OutdoorAdvertisement Act(Shizuoka
Prefecture Outdoor
Advertisement
Ordinance)

Entire Shizuoka Prefecture
excluding Shizuoka City,
Fujinomiya City, Fuji Cityand Gotemba City (Susono
City subject to worktransfer)

Authorization fromthe Governor of
Shizuoka Prefecture(work that falls
under authority for
Susono City has
been transferred)

In the event that outdoor advertisements
are to be installed within any of theauthorized areas stipulated in theordinance, authorization to do so isrequired.

Fine

OutdoorAdvertisement Act(Shizuoka City
OutdoorAdvertisement
Ordinance)

Entire Shizuoka City

Authorization of
Shizuoka City
Major

In the event that outdoor advertisements
are to be installed within any of theauthorized areas stipulated in theordinance, authorization to do so isrequired.

Fine

OutdoorAdvertisement Act(Fujinomiya City
OutdoorAdvertisement
Ordinance)

Entire Fujinomiya City

Authorization of
Fujinomiya CityMayor

In the event that outdoor advertisements
are to be installed within any of theauthorized areas stipulated in theordinance, authorization to do so isrequired.

Fine

OutdoorAdvertisement Act(Fuji City Outdoor
Advertisement
Ordinance)

Entire Fuji City

Authorization of
Fuji City Major

In the event that outdoor advertisements
are to be installed within any of theauthorized areas stipulated in theordinance, authorization to do so isrequired.

Fine

OutdoorAdvertisement Act(Gotemba City
OutdoorAdvertisement
Ordinance)

Entire Gotemba City

Authorization ofGotemba City
Major

In the event that outdoor advertisements
are to be installed within any of theauthorized areas stipulated in theordinance, authorization to do so isrequired.

Fine

Yamanashi
Prefecture Scenic
Zone Ordinance

Scenic Zone

Prior permission or
consultation of the
Mayor of Oshino

New construction, remodeling,enlargement, and/or relocation ofbuildings or other structures,

Fine

117

Laws

Designation / zone

(based on the City
Planning Act)

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission etc.

Villagedevelopment of residential areas, changeof land configuration, cutting of trees andbamboo, mining of sand and stone, land
reclamation from water, change of thecolor of buildings or other structures, andaccumulation of sand and stone requireprior permission or consultation.

Penalty

City Planning Act

Category 1 Exclusively
Low-Storey Residential
District and Urbanization
Control Area

Prior permission ofor consultation with
the Mayors of
Shizuoka City,
Gotemba City,
Susono City, Fuji
City, Fujinomiya
City, and Oyama
Town.

For the purposes of the construction ofbuildings or specified structures requireprior permission or consultation,authorizations and consultations are
required in the event that acts ofdevelopment of a certain scale (Category
Ⅰ Exclusive Low Building Residential
Zones: 1,000 m2 or more / Urbanization
Control Zone: All buildings as a rule) arebeing carried out and/or if construction is
being carried out within Urbanization
Control Areas.

Imprisonment
with labor and/or
fine

Seacoast Law

Seacoast Conservation Area

Prior permission or
consultation of theGovernor of
Shizuoka Prefecture

Mining of soil, sand, and/or stone, the
new construction or remodeling offacilities (other than the seacoast
conservation facilities), and the
excavation/cutting/filling of land on water
surface or in land other than publicseacoast require prior permission or
consultation.

Fine

Yamanashi
Prefecture
LandscapeOrdinance

Entire Yamanashi
Prefecture(Excluding towns withlandscape plans drawn up)

Prior notification to
the Governor of
Yamanashi
Prefecture

New construction, remodeling,enlargement, or relocation of buildings orother structures, change of their design orcolor that changes the exterior
appearance, cutting of trees and bamboo,
accumulation or storage of materials inopen air, mining of minerals, sand, andstone, and change of land configuration
require prior notification.

Fine

Fujiyoshida City
Fujisan World
Cultural Heritage
Ordinance

Fujisan World Heritage
Conservation Area

Prior notification to
the Mayor of
Fujiyoshida City

New construction, remodeling,enlargement, or relocation of buildings orother structures require prior notification.

RecommendationFujinomiya City
Ordinance for
Harmonization
BetweenLandscapes ofFujisan andRenewable Energy
Facilities
Installation Projects

Entire Fujinomiya City

Notification to the
Mayor of
Fujinomiya City
and Consent

Prior notification and consent thereofis required in the event that operations
related to the installation of power
producing facilities for renewableenergy are to be carried out for solar
battery modules with a total area ofmore than 1,000 m2 or heights of morethan 10 m.
Moreover, as a rule, consent will not be
granted by the Mayor if the all or a portionof the areas of operation fall within
controlled areas.

Penalty

Yamanashi
Prefecture
Ordinance
Concerning theProcedures forLandscapeConsideration forthe conservation ofWorld Heritage,FujisanArea of Property and Buffer
Zone, in Yamanashi
Prefecture

Submission of adocument showing
the results of thelandscapeassessment done by
the project
undertaker to theGovernor of
Yamanashi
Prefecture

When planning to do the followings(*)
which exceed the scale set by eacharea, undertakers must submit “Landscape Consideration Report”
which mentions the result of landscapeassessment. (Landscape assessment is
to investigate how undertakers’ plansaffect the landscape, to predict andevaluate undertakers’ plans regarding
to landscape impact.)
(*)

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Laws

Designation / zone

Legal requirement

Acts that require prior permission etc.

Penalty･New construction or enlargement ofarchitecture, steel tower, dam, wirerope, railroad, amusement facility,
and solar power generation･New construction or remodeling ofroad and railroad, setting or change
of a flying field and waste treatment
facility･Filling or reclaiming of water
surface, land readjustment project,･Development of housing estate,
distribution business parks,
graveyard, land for school use, land
for recreation facility use･Collecting sand and stone
Gotemba City
Guidelines for Land
Use Projects

Entire Gotemba City

Approval by the
Mayor of Gotemba
City (and priorconsultation forsome projects)

Buildings of 13 m or higher (outside theCity Planning Area or within
Urbanization Control Area) and land use
projects of 2,000 m2 or larger requireprior approval.
Land use projects of 20,000 m2 or larger
require prior consultation.

-

Susono City
Guidelines for Land
Use Projects

Entire Susono City

Approval by the
Mayor of Susono
City (and priorconsultation forsome projects)

Buildings of 21 m / 7 stories (five stories
for a building whose total floor area is
6,000 m2 or larger) or higher and land use
projects of 2,000 m2 or larger requireprior approval.
Land use projects of 50,000 m2 or larger
require prior consultation.

-

Oyama Town
Guidelines for the
Appropriate
Implementation ofLand Use Projects

Entire Oyama Town

Approval of the
Mayor of Oyama
Town (and priorconsultation forsome projects)

Land use projects of 1,000 m2 or larger
require prior approval.
Land use projects of 10,000 m2 or larger
require prior consultation.

-

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Table 14 Summery of the laws and regulations which cover the component parts, constituent
elements and the buffer zone (1/4)

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b


c

d

e


c


c


c


c


c


c

Special Protection Zone

Class I Special Zone

Class II Special Zone

Class III Special Zone













Lake Motosuko

1-9Lake Shojiko

1-8

Fig. 68

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja
ShrinebLake Saiko

Yoshida Ascending Route


b

1-7

Fig. 66

Subashiri Ascending Route


b


a

b

Fig. 58

Fig. 64

1-6

Fig. 621-5bSpecial Place of Scenic BeautySpecial Natural Monument
Histroic Site
Place of Scenic Beauty
Natural Monument

Natural Parks Law

1-2


a

b

Important Cultural Property

Law for the Protection ofCultural Properties

1-4

Fig. 60

Mountaintop worship sites

Fujisan Mountain Area

Area / Zone / District

Fig. 54

Law / Regulation

1-3

Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)Suyama Ascending Route(present Gotemba Ascending Route)

Constituent Element
1-1

Fig. 56

1

NaturalPark
SpecialZone

Natural Park Ordinary Zone


d





















d


d









Law on the Administration and   National Forest
Management of National Forests
Legend : Basic legal instrument : Augmentative legal instrument
a to o: Designated Cultural Property
The name of each Cultural Property is shown below.
a Fujisan Mountain Area and Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine; Important Cultural Property, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine East Shrine Main Hall, Important Cultural Property, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine West Shrine
Main Hall, and Important Cultural Property, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine Main Hallb Fujisan Mountain Area, Mountaintop Worship Sites, Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending Route),
Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route), Subashiri Ascending Route, Yoshida Ascending Route, andKitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine; Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Fujisanc Fuji Mountain Area, Mountaintop worship sites, Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route (present Fujinomiya Ascending Route),
Suyama Ascending Route (present Gotemba Ascending Route), Subashiri Ascending Route, Yoshida Ascending Route,
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine, Murayama
Sengen-jinja Shrine, Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine, Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine), Kawaguchi Asamajinja Shrine, Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine, and Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki; Histroic Site, Fujisand Fujisan Mountain Area, Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Motosuko, Lake Yamanakako, and Lake Kawaguchiko; Place of Scenic
Beauty, “Fujigoko” (Fuji Five Lakes)
e Fujisan Mountain Area; Natural Monument, Mt Fuji Primeval Forest and Aokigaharajukai Woodland, Natural Monument, Lake
Saiko Bat Caves and Bats, Natural Monument, Fugaku Wind Cave, Natural Monument, Narusawa Ice Cave, Natural Monument,
Fuji Wind Cave, Natural Monument, Motosu Wind Cave, Natural Monument, Omuro Cave, and Natural Monument, Jinza Wind
Cave with Kamaboko Hole and Megane Hole

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h


i

25

Yoshida lava tree molds

Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki

Shiraito no Taki waterfalls

Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

Fig. 96

Fig. 98

Fig. 100

Buffer zone

24

-

23

Fig. 9420(Shobuike Pond)

22

Funatsu lava tree molds

19(Kagamiike Pond)

21

Fig. 92

18(Nigoriike Pond)(Sokonashiike Pond)

17(Wakuike Pond)(Okamaike Pond)

16(Choshiike Pond)

15

OshinoHakkaisprings

14

Fig. 9013(Deguchiike Pond)

Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
Fig. 80

Lake Kawaguchiko

Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Fig. 7812

Fig. 88

Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fig. 7611

Lake Yamanakako

Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fig. 7410

Fig. 86

Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fig. 72

9Fig. 84

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Fig. 70f

8

Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine

7“Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the Togawa Family)“Oshi” Lodging House(House of the Osano Family)

6

Fig. 82

Component Parts
2
3
4
5


j



g

c



c


c


c


c


c


c


c

d


d

k


k


k


k


k


k


k


k


l



n

n


m


o






























f
g
h
i

Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine; Important Cultural Property, Fujisan Hongu Sengen-jinja Shrine Main Hall
Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine; Special Natural Monument, Wakutamaike Pond
Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine; Important Cultural Property, Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine Main Hall
“Oshi” Lodging House (Former House of the Togawa Family); Important Cultural Property, Former House of the Togawa
Familyj “Oshi” Lodging House (House of the Osano Family); Important Cultural Property, House of the Osano Family
k Oshino Hakkai springs (Deguchiike Pond, Okamaike Pond, Sokonashiike Pond, Choshiike Pond, Wakuike Pond, Nigoriike Pond,
Kagamiike Pond, and Shobuike Pond); Natural Monument, Oshino Hakkai springsl Funatsu lava tree molds; Natural Monument, Funatsu lava tree molds
m Yoshida lava tree molds; Natural Monument, Yoshida lava tree moldsn Shiraito no Taki waterfalls; Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, Shiraito no Taki waterfallso Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove; Place of Scenic Beauty, Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove121

Table 14 Summery of the laws and regulations which cover the component parts, constituent elements
and the buffer zone（2/4）

Landscape Act

Yoshida Ascending Route

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja
ShrineLake SaikoFig. 63

Fig. 65

Fig. 67

1-6

1-7

1-8

1-9

Lake Motosuko

Subashiri Ascending RouteFig. 61

1-5

Lake Shojiko

Suyama Ascending Route(present Gotemba Ascending Route)

1-4

Fig. 69

1-3

Fig. 59

Mountaintop worship sites

Fujisan Mountain Area

Area / Zone / District

Fig. 55

Law / Regulation

1-2
Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)

Constituent Element
1-1

Fig. 57

1

Ordinary Area

(Minobu Town Landscape Plan andLandscape Ordinance)
Landscape Act

Entire Nishikatsura Town

(Nishikatsura Town Landscape Plan andLandscape Ordinance)
Landscape Act(Oshino Village Landscape Plan andLandscape Ordinance)

Landscape Development Priority
Area

Landscape Act

Landscape Development Priority
Area

Landscape Planning Area

(Yamanakako Village Landscape Plan
and Landscape Ordinance)

Landscape Act

Ordinary Area
Landscape Planning Area

(Fujikawaguchiko Town Landscape Plan
and Landscape Ordinance)

Landscape Act(Fujinomiya City Landscape Plan and FujisanLandscape Ordinance)

Landscape Conservation Area
for Fujisan etc.







View Conservation Area for
Fujisan etc.
Landscape Act(Fuji City Landscape Plan and LandscapeOrdinance)
Landscape Act

Entire Fuji City



Entire Gotemba City



(Susono City Landscape Plan andLandscape Ordinance)

Entire Susono City



Landscape Act

Area other than Priority Area

(Gotemba City Landscape Plan andComprehensive Landscape Ordinance)Landscape Act(Shizuoka City Landscape Plan andLandscape Ordinance)
Yamanashi Prefecture LandscapeOrdinance

Legend : Basic legal instrument

Entire Yamanashi Prefecture: Augmentative legal instrument

122











7
8
9
10
11
12


Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine“Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the Togawa Family)“Oshi” Lodging House(House of the Osano Family)

Lake Yamanakako
Lake KawaguchikoFig. 75
Fig. 77
Fig. 79
Fig. 81Fig. 83

Fig. 85

Fig. 87
Fig. 89








14
15








123

25



Funatsu lava tree molds
Yoshida lava tree molds
Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

Fig. 95
Fig. 97
Fig. 99
Fig. 101





















Buffer zone

20

(Shobuike Pond)

24

19(Kagamiike Pond)

23

18(Nigoriike Pond)

22

17(Wakuike Pond)

21

Fig. 93

16

OshinoHakkaisprings(Choshiike Pond)

13

Fig. 91

Fig. 73-

6(Sokonashiike Pond)

5(Okamaike Pond)

4

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
ShrineYamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
2(Deguchiike Pond)

3

Fig. 71

Component Parts



●
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




















Table 14 Summery of the laws and regulations which cover the component parts, constituent elements
and the buffer zone（3/4）

Outdoor Advertisements Act(Shizuoka Prefecture Outdoor
Advertisements Ordinance)

Outdoor Advertisements Act(Shizuoka City Outdoor
Advertisements Ordinance)
Outdoor Advertisements Act(Fujinomiya City Outdoor
Advertisements Ordinance)
Outdoor Advertisements Act(Fuji City Outdoor
Advertisements Ordinance)
Outdoor Advertisements Act(Gotemba City Outdoor
Advertisements Ordinance)Entire Shizuoka Prefecture(Excluding Shizuoka City,
Fujinomiya City, Fuji City and
Gotemba City)



Entire Fujinomiya City

Entire Fuji City



Entire Gotemba City

Yamanashi Prefecture Scenic Zone
Ordinance (based on City Planning
Act)

Scenic Zone

City Planning Act

Category 1 Exclusively Low-storey
Residential DistrictUrbanization Control Area
Seacoast Law

Seacoast Conservation Area

Legend : Basic legal instrument

: Augmentative legal instrument

124















Lake Motosuko

1-9Lake Shojiko

1-8

Fig. 72 & 73

1-7

Lake Saiko

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja
ShrineSubashiri Ascending RouteFig. 64 & 65

Entire Shizuoka City

Yoshida Ascending RouteSuyama Ascending Route(present Gotemba Ascending Route)

1-6Fig. 70 & 71

Entire Yamanashi Prefecture

1-5

Fig. 68 & 69

(Yamanashi Prefecture Outdoor
Advertisements Ordinance)

1-4

Fig. 66 & 67

Outdoor Advertisements Act

1-3

Fig. 62 & 63

Mountaintop worship sites

Fujisan Mountain Area

Area / Zone / District

Fig. 58 & 59

Law / Regulation

1-2
Omiya-Murayama Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)

Constituent Element
1-1

Fig. 60 & 61

1























125







22
23
24
25

















Buffer zone

Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove
Fig. 104 & 105

21-

Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Fig. 102 & 103

Hitoana Fuji-ko IsekiFig. 100 & 101

20

Yoshida lava tree molds

19

Fig. 98 & 99

18

Funatsu lava tree molds

17

Fig. 96 & 97

16

(Shobuike Pond)

15(Kagamiike Pond)

14(Wakuike Pond)

13(Nigoriike Pond)

OshinoHakkaisprings(Choshiike Pond)Fig. 94& 95

(Sokonashiike Pond)

12(Okamaike Pond)

Lake Kawaguchiko11(Deguchiike Pond)

Fig. 92 & 93

Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine

10Lake Yamanakako

9Fig. 90 & 91

8

“Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the Togawa Family)“Oshi” Lodging House(House of the Osano Family)

7

Fig. 88 & 89

Fig. 86 & 87

Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine

Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)

Fig. 82& 83
Fig. 84& 85

Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine

Fig. 80& 81

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
ShrineYamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine

6Fig. 78 & 79

Fig. 76& 77

Fig. 74 & 75

Component Parts
2
3
4
5















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

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Table 14 Summery of the laws and regulations which cover the component parts, constituent elements
and the buffer zone（4/4）

Fujinomiya City Ordinance for
Harmonization
BetweenLandscapes of Fujisan andRenewable
EnergyFacilities
Installation Projects

Entire Fujinomiya City

Yamanashi Prefecture OrdinanceConcerning the Procedures forLandscape Consideration for theconservation of World Heritage,Fujisan

Entire Gotemba City

Susono City Guidelines for Land
Use Projects

Entire Susono City

Oyama Town Guidelines for the
Appropriate Implementation ofLand Use Projects

Entire Oyama Town

Legend : Basic legal instrument

: Augmentative legal instrument









126









1-9

Lake Motosuko

1-8Lake Shojiko

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja
Shrine1-7Lake Saiko

1-6





Gotemba City Guidelines for Land
Use Projects

1-5

Fig. 72 & 73

Fig. 64 & 65

Fig. 62 & 63

Suyama Ascending Route(present Gotemba Ascending
Route)
Subashiri Ascending RouteOmiya-Murayama Ascending Route(present Fujinomiya Ascending Route)

Mountaintop worship sites


1-4

Fig. 70 & 71

Fujisan World Heritage Conservation
Area

1-3

Fig. 68 & 69

Fujiyoshida City Fujisan World
Cultural Heritage OrdinanceFig. 60 & 61

Fujisan Mountain Area

Area / Zone / District

Fig. 58 & 59

Law / Regulation

1-2

Yoshida Ascending RouteConstituent Element
1-1

Fig. 66 & 67

1







9
10
11
12












Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine
Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine)
Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine
Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine“Oshi” Lodging House(Former House of the Togawa Family)“Oshi” Lodging House(House of the Osano Family)
Lake Yamanakako
Lake KawaguchikoFig. 74 & 75
Fig. 76& 77
Fig. 78 & 79
Fig. 80& 81
Fig. 82& 83
Fig. 84& 85
Fig. 86 & 87

Fig. 88 & 89

Fig. 90 & 91
Fig. 92 & 93









127



















Yoshida lava tree molds
Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Shiraito no Taki waterfalls
Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove

Fig. 98 & 99
Fig. 100 & 101
Fig. 102 & 103
Fig. 104 & 105-

25
Buffer zone

20

(Shobuike Pond)

24

19(Kagamiike Pond)

23

18(Nigoriike Pond)

22

17(Wakuike Pond)

21

Funatsu lava tree molds

16

Fig. 96 & 97

15

Oshino Hakkai
springs

14

Fig. 94& 95

13(Choshiike Pond)

8(Sokonashiike Pond)

7(Okamaike Pond)

6(Deguchiike Pond)

Component Parts
2
3
4
5













Property
Buffer zone

Figure 52

Map indicating the zones of legal protection 1
128Property
Buffer zone

Figure 53

Map indicating the zones of legal protection 2
129

Property
Buffer zone

Figure 54

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of the Fujisan Mountain Area 1
130Property
Buffer zone

Figure 55

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of the Fujisan Mountain Area 2
131Property

Figure 56

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of mountaintop worship sites and OmiyaMurayama Ascending Route 1
132

Property

Figure 57

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of mountaintop worship sites and OmiyaMurayama Ascending Route 2
133

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)

Figure 58

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Suyama Ascending Route 1
134

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)

Figure 59

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Suyama Ascending Route 2135

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)

Figure 60

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Subashiri Ascending Route 1
136

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 61

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Subashiri Ascending Route 2137

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 62

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Yoshida Ascending Route 1

138

Property (component part)

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 63

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Yoshida Ascending Route 2
139

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 64

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja shrine 1
140Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 65

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja shrine 2141

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 66

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Saiko 1
142

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 67

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Saiko 2143

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 68

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko 1
144

Property (component part)
Property (constituent element)
Bufer zone

Figure 69

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko 2145

Property (component part)
Bufer zone

Figure 70

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine 1
146

Property (component part)
Bufer zone

Figure 71

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine 2147

Property (component part)

Figure 72

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine 1
148

Property (component part)

Figure 73

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine 2
149

Property (component part)

Figure 74

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine 1
150

Property (component part)

Figure 75

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine 2151

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 76

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine 1
152Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 77

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine 2
153

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 78

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine) 1
154

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 79

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Subashiri Sengen-jinja Shrine) 2
155

Property (component part)

Figure 80

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine 1
156

Property (component part)

Figure 81

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine 2
157

Property (component part)

Figure 82

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine 1
158

Property (component part)

Figure 83

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine 2
159

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 84

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of “Oshi” Lodging Houses 1
160

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 85

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of “Oshi” Lodging Houses 2
161

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 86

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Yamanakako 1
162

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 87

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Yamanakako 2
163

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 88

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Kawaguchiko 1
164Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 89

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Lake Kawaguchiko 2165

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 90

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Oshino Hakkai springs 1
166

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 91

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Oshino Hakkai springs 2167

Property (component part)

Figure 92

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Funatsu lava tree molds 1
168Property (component part)

Figure 93

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Funatsu lava tree molds 2
169Property (component part)

Figure 94

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Yoshida lava tree molds 1
170Property (component part)

Figure 95

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Yoshida lava tree molds 2
171Property (component part)

Figure 96

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki 1
172Property (component part)

Figure 97

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki 2173Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 98

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Shiraito no Taki waterfalls 1
174

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 99

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of Shiraito no Taki waterfalls 2
175Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 100

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove 1
176

Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 101

Map indicating the zones of legal protection of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove 2177

(2) Management Zone(i) Delineation of the management zone
Outside the property area and the buffer zone, the management zone has been set out for the areas that are
not directly related to the preservation of the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan. The managementzone is an area managed by the national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant
municipal governments, local citizens’ groups on a voluntary basis in contribution to the protection of theproperty. The following two areas have been set out as the management zone:(a) Urban areas of Fujiyoshida City etc. and Oshino Village settlement area
While the buffer zone is set out for nearly one whole block of the surrounding areas of the "Oshi" lodging
houses (Component Parts 9 and 10), which are located in the urban area of Fujiyoshida City, and the Oshino
Hakkai springs (Component Parts 13 to 20), which adjoin the settlements at Oshino Village, themanagement zone is set out to cover a wide area outside it, including the urban areas of Fujiyoshida Cityand Fujikawaguchiko Town (hereinafter referred to as "urban areas of Fujiyoshida City etc.") and thesettlement area of Oshino Village.
(b) Maneuver fields etc.
The maneuver fields etc. which are adjacent to the Fujisan Mountain Area are set out as the managementzone in light of the characteristics of the land use type.
(ii) Conservation measures
The conservation measures from the perspectives of development and urban infrastructure that needspecial attention in the management zone and maneuver fields etc. are described below. The conservation
measures that are the same as or common to those for the property or the buffer zone from the perspectives ofenvironmental changes, natural disasters, and visitors/tourism are shown in pages 93 to 95. Also theconservation measures that are the same as or common to those for the buffer zone from the perspectives ofdevelopment and urban infrastructure are shown in page 110.
(a) Development and urban infrastructure
In Gotemba City, located within the management zone, there are plans of projects such as the constructionof facilities for the convenience of local people such as a waste treatment facility. When these facilities areconstructed, coordination will be made with regard to design, height, color, etc. so that there will be no
negative impact on the scenic landscape.
(b) Maneuver fields etc.
Most parts of the maneuver fields used to be places where traditional land uses such as grass harvesting
were conducted by local peoples’ organizations etc. Even at present, while these fields are used as North
Fuji Maneuver Field (Yamanashi Prefecture) and East Fuji Maneuver Field (Shizuoka Prefecture), activities
such as grass harvesting and forestry operation are continued over a long period by Yamanashi Prefecture andthe local people’s organizations such as Fujiyoshida City and Two Other Villages Organization for theProtection of the Prefectural Estates Given by the Imperial Family, Higashifuji Commonage Association,other relevant commonage associations, property wards and corporations that are owners of the land, etc.
Therefore, the land use as the maneuver field etc. has been allowing for the continuation of such traditional
land use by local people’s organizations and, as a result, has been playing an important role in protecting
these areas from uncontrolled development and urbanization.
At present, as many as some 300,000 climbers visit the mountaintop area above the eighth station
annually; however, the existence of maneuver fields etc. does not have negative impact on the ascending
activities of climbers. In addition, because the maneuver fields etc. are not visible from the northwest shore
of Lake Motosuko (Nakanokura Pass) or the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, which are the two viewpointsof significance from the perspective of a “source of artistic inspiration”, the existence of maneuver fields etc.
does not have negative impact on the view-landscape of Fujisan, either.
Activities carried out within the maneuver fields etc., including real bullet shooting, are necessary from theperspectives of national defense and other training activities are important for disaster rescue missions, too.
These activities do not have negative impact on the act of mountain climbing which has significant meaningfrom the perspective of Fujisan as an “object of worship” or on the views of the Fujisan Mountain Area fromthe two viewpoints that have significant meaning from the perspective of Fujisan as a “source of artistic
inspiration”.

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(iii) Conservation based on laws, regulations, etc.
(a) Urban areas of Fujiyoshida City etc. and Oshino Village settlement area
In urban areas of Fujiyoshida City etc. and the settlement area of Oshino Village, urban infrastructure
projects such as the construction of hotels and roads are underway and there are plans of similar projects inthe future, too. In this zone, Yamanashi Prefecture Landscape Ordinance, Oshino Village LandscapeOrdinance, etc. will be applied and voluntary conservation measures will be taken.
The summary of the laws, regulations, etc. that apply to the management zone is given in Table 15. The
summary of the legal requirements such as those of prior permission under these laws, regulations, etc. isgiven in Table 16.
The permission criteria under these laws, regulations, etc. are provided in Attached Document 2 of thisplan.
The extent of the jurisdiction of the individual laws, regulations, etc. is shown in Attached Document 2.
The concrete actions for conservation in the management zone are shown in the list of planned projects in
Chapter 9.
(b) Maneuver fields etc.
In the lands of maneuver fields etc., while the traditional land uses maintained by local people’sorganizations etc. such as the grass harvesting field etc. have been allowed to continue, the land use as the
maneuver fields etc. that has been deemed necessary from the perspective of Japan’s national defense etc. has
been playing an important role in protecting these areas from uncontrolled development. Therefore, inorder to maintain the integral conservation of the property area and the buffer zone, it is necessary tomaintain the existing land use type into the future.
The extent of the maneuver fields etc. is shown in Figure 103.

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Table 15
Law
Landscape Act(localgovernments’landscapeordinances andlandscape plans)

Yamanashi
Prefecture
LandscapeOrdinance

Guidelines forland use projects

Summary of laws, regulations, etc. that apply to the management zone

Purpose
These legal instruments aim topromote the conservation andmaintenance of excellent landscapes ofOshino Village, Gotemba City andSusono City.
The landscapes and environments of the
management zone are to be conserved
through the inclusion of the surrounding
environments of the Oshino Hakkai
springs, which became spiritual spots
and pilgrimage destinations based on
the aspect as an “object of worship” inLandscape Planning Area of the Oshino
Village Landscape Ordinance and its
Landscape Plan. Moreover, in thelandscape plans based on the LandscapeActs for Gotemba City and Susono
City, parts of the surrounding
environments of the scenic view for
Fujisan based on the aspect of a “sourceof artistic inspiration” are included
within the Landscape Planning Area,
with the conservation of views andenvironments as conservation andmanagement protection area based onlandscape ordinances being ensured.
This ordinance aims to contribute to makeYamanashi Prefecture a unique andcomfortable prefecture by passing on theirreplaceable nature and landscapes thatsurround precious historic culturalproperties to future generations andconserving and creating excellent
landscapes.
The landscapes and environments of the
management zone are to be conserved
through the coverage of the surrounding
environments of the compounds ofSengen-jinja shrines and “Oshi” lodging
houses – based on the aspect as an “objectof worship” – in the Yamanashi Prefecture
Landscape Ordinance.
These guidelines aim to provide
appropriate guidance to project
undertakers concerning theimplementation of land use projects.
The landscapes and environments of the
management zone are to be conserved
through individual land use projectguidelines of local governments for thesurrounding environments of thecompounds of Sengen-jinja shrines(Suyama Sengen-jinja Shrine and Fuji
Sengen-jinja Shrine) – based on the aspect
as an “object of worship”.

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Summary
Acts that require prior notification to relevant
cities and villages and the standards forlandscape development etc. that should be met
are set out for the purposes of the conservationand development of excellent landscapes ineach of the municipalities.
The acts that require prior notification areprovided in Table 16 and the details oflandscape development standards are given in
Attached Document 2.

Acts that require prior notification and thestandards that should be met are set out for the
purposes of passing on the irreplaceable natureand landscapes that surround precious historiccultural properties to future generations andconserving and creating excellent landscapes.
Acts that require prior notification areprovided in Table 16. The details of thestandards that should be met are provided in
Attached Document 2.

Projects that require prior consultation are set
out together with the criteria for approval of
the land use projects that exceed a certain
scale.
The projects that require prior consultation areprovided in Table 16. The details of permission
criteria are provided in Attached Document 2.

Table 16

Summary of the legal requirements (prior permission etc.) of the laws that apply to the
management zone
Legal
Acts that require prior
Laws
Designation / zone
Penaltyrequirement
permission etc.
Landscape Act
Landscape Planning
Prior notification New construction, remodeling,
Imprisonme
Area(Oshino Village
to the Mayor ofenlargement, and/or relocation
nt withOshino Village
Landscape Planof buildings or other structures, labor and/or
fine
and Landscape
the repair or change of their
Ordinance)
design/color that changes theexterior appearance, cutting oftrees and bamboo, andaccumulation or storage ofmaterials in the open air requireprior notification.
Entire Yamanashi
Prior notification New construction, remodeling,
Yamanashi
Fine
Prefecture
to the Governor
enlargement, or relocation ofPrefectureof Yamanashibuildings or other structures,
Landscape(Excluding villages
Ordinancechange of their design or color
with landscape plans Prefecturethat changes the exteriordrawn up)appearance, accumulation orstorage of materials in open air
require prior notification.
Landscape Act
Entire Gotemba
Notification to
New construction, remodeling,
City(Gotemba City
the Mayor ofenlargement, and/or relocation
Gotemba City
Landscape Planof buildings or other structures,
andthe repair or change of theirComprehensive
design/color that changes theLandscapeexterior appearance, any acts ofOrdinance)development or specified
lighting etc. related to specified
Landscape Act
Entire Susono City
Notification torequire prior notification.
(Susono City
the Mayor of
Susono City
Landscape Plan
and LandscapeOrdinance)
Gotemba City
Entire Gotemba City Approval by the
Buildings of 13 m or higher
Mayor of
Guidelines for(outside the City Planning Area
Land Use Projects
Gotemba Cityor within Urbanization Control(and prior
Area) and land use projects ofconsultation for
2,000 m2 or larger require priorapproval.
some projects)
Land use projects of 20,000 m2
or larger require priorconsultation.
Susono City
Entire Susono City
Approval by the
Buildings of 21 m / 7 stories
Guidelines for
Mayor of Susono (five stories for a building
Land Use Projects
City (and prior
whose total floor area is 6,000
consultation for
m2 or larger) or higher and landsome projects)
use projects of 2,000 m2 orlarger require prior approval.
Land use projects of 50,000 m2
or larger require priorconsultation.
Oyama Town
Entire Oyama Town
Approval by theLand use projects of 1,000 m2
Guidelines for the
Mayor of Oyama or larger require prior approval.
Appropriate
Town (and priorLand use projects of 10,000 m2
Implementation of
consultation foror larger require priorLand Use Projects
some projects)
consultation.

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Property (component part)
Buffer zone
Management zone

Figure 102

Map indicating the extent of the management zone with zones of legal protection 1
182

Property (component part)
Buffer zone
Management zone (maneuver field etc.)

Figure 103

Map indicating the extent of the management zone with zones of legal protection 2
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Chapter 7.

Promotion and Utilization of the Property

In order to ensure that the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan is passed down to future generations, it isnecessary to promote surveys and research, and then promote maintenance, presentation, and utilization of theproperty based on the results, surveys as shown in basic policy item 3 in Chapter 4.
Based on the basic policy, this chapter sets forth the direction and concrete methods for promotion,
presentation, and utilization of the property.
1. Direction
In order to ensure the preservation of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property and to make sure that
local people and visitors have the comprehensive understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value, thedirection for promotion, presentation, and utilization is set forth based on the following two points and shall be
implemented accordingly.
(1) Comprehensive Transmission of Information Concerning Outstanding Universal Value inConsideration of the Relations among Individual Component Parts
The component parts and constituent elements that represent the Outstanding Universal Value are
distributed over a wide area of Fujisan and its surrounding area. They are to be preserved and managed in an
integral manner and repaired as appropriate when the property suffered damage or deterioration. In addition, inorder to facilitate the comprehensive understanding of the close mutual relations among them, facilities forpromotion and utilization are to be installed in harmony with the property and effective information provision
is to be made to local people and visitors, based on the results of promoted surveys and research.
(2) Establishment of the System to Receive Tourists from within Japan and Other Countries
Fujisan is globally known as a tourist destination representing Japan and it is one of the most popular
tourist spots in Japan, which attracts many visitors from within Japan and other countries. Therefore,
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipal governments are to establish the system
for the reception of visitors with full consideration given to the conservation of scenic landscape andenvironment.
2. Methods
The Ministry of the Environment, Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant
municipal governments and the owners of individual component parts and constituent elements will implement
measures for promotion, presentation, and utilization of the property, in full consideration of the following four
points.

(1) Promotion of Comprehensive Academic Research on Fujisan
The repair and maintenance of shrine buildings, "Oshi" lodging houses and historic sites which constitutecomponent parts and their constituent elements, shall be conducted with a high degree of accuracy based on
the results of various academic researches to be carried out, such as the study of structural members
accompanying the dismantlement repair work of buildings and archaeological excavations, in order to ensure
the maintenance of the authenticity of their relevant attributes. In addition, academic research in various fields
such as history, archaeology, ethnology, natural environment, literature, buildings and works of industrial arts,
shall be conducted on a continuous basis and their findings shall be reflected in the actions to address various
preservation and utilization issues.
Furthermore, with respect to the designation of pilgrimages on the downward slope on the mountain and at
the foot of the mountain, surveys and research are to be carried out under a long-term vision with the results ofsaid surveys and research being provided in a planned and gradual manner with the goal of making clear the
relationships and connections between component parts.
Yamanashi Prefecture, since 2008, has started a comprehensive research on Fujisan from the perspectivesof history, worship, and art under the "Yamanashi Prefecture Fujisan Comprehensive Academic ResearchCommittee", making efforts to collect, inventory, and enrich the related materials. It also holds a meeting for
local residents as educational activities that utilize the results aforementioned surveys and research at least
once a year every year. Moreover, enhancement of surveys and research is planned for 2016 with researchers
in the fields of history and geography being hired for the conducting thereof.

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In Shizuoka Prefecture, 1 researcher specialized in Japanese history was hired in July of 2014. In April of2015 there were two researchers hired; one specialized in art history and one in archeology. The constructionof a framework for the purpose of promoting comprehensive, interdisciplinary and international survey andresearch centered around these researchers is underway, with surveys related to pilgrimages being commenced
as of May of 2015, which are undertaken by the Fujisan Pilgrimages Survey Committee that is composed ofresearches from universities etc. as part of that effort.
Moreover, municipalities, under the instruction of the Yamanashi Prefectural Board of Education, isconducting research on Cultural Properties that are included in the property for the purposes of theirpreservation and utilization. Construction of the World Heritage Center is planned by Yamanashi Prefectureand Shizuoka Prefecture (with cooperation between related municipalities) as a central facility for thetransmission of information about the natural environment, history, culture, etc. of the Fujisan, including theresults of these research activities. With Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture and the World Heritage
Center playing central roles, promotion of surveys and research of a comprehensive and interdisciplinary
nature in cooperation with museums and related municipalities, the creation and publication of reports and the
preparation of places where the results thereof can be announced, exhibited and introduced will be formulated
into a workable plan that will be reliably executed.
Both prefectures continue to carry out research necessary for preservation and management in the future,too.
(2) Construction of World Heritage Centeri) Common Intents and Basic Policies for Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures
1) Intent of the Construction of and Basic Policies for the World Heritage Center
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, with the goal of protecting the Outstanding Universal
Value of Fujisan (which is registered as a World Cultural Heritage) and the ensuring the passing on thereof
to future generations, will construct world heritage centers (hereinafter referred to as “center” or “centers”
at the northern and southern foots of Fujisan.
This center will, based on Article 5(e) of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural
and Natural Heritage, carry out protection of Fujisan and cultivation of human resources in the areas ofconservation and maintenance while at the same time promote academic surveys within a wide variety ofareas concerning Fujisan, and will provide on an extensive scale to people in Japan and abroad the results
thereof by means of the provision of exhibitions and learning opportunities among other activities.
2) Characteristics of facilities in each prefecturei) Yamanashi Prefecture
The center in Yamanashi Prefecture will, be constructed as a base which conducts conservation
activities and popularization/awareness activities with respect to Fujisan, and as a facility which acts as
the core of the information provision strategy. The basic theme of the aforementioned exhibition is tointroduce the connections between people and natural environments only found at Fujisan and havevisitors to the center experience it for themselves. The aim is to have the center function as a place
where sharing and co-creation thereof is possible.
In Yamanashi Prefecture, the Yamanashi Prefecture Fujisan Comprehensive Academic Survey
Committee was created in 2008, which carries out comprehensive investigative research regarding theconnections between nature and people as they relate to Fujisan through cooperation with experiment andresearch centers in the prefecture, and intends to reflect the results of conducted research on the centers’
exhibitions.
The site of construction for the center will use the location of the Fuji Visitor Center as a base inaccordance with the aspects mentioned below. The construction is to take place with the parallel
establishment of a new facilities for the purpose of implementing required functions at the new center,
while utilizing the functions of the already-existing Fuji Visitor Center.
• In terms of convenience of transportation access, the location is excellent with it being adjacent to the
Fuji Yoshida Line interchange on the Chuo Expressway and the Fuji Subaru Line Entrance. It is
located essentially in the center between component parts and constituent elements with Lake
Yamanakako to the east and Lake Motosuko to the West.
• Visitors can continue to use facilities that provide benefits to users of national parks such as shops,
restaurants and general tourism information stations.
• In terms of the use of existing display space and functions, use is possible by securing relevancy andconsistency between the new exhibit content and the existing display spaces and functions.

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The center location is in a Natural Parks Law Classification 2 Special Area. The construction layout
has been formulated to strike a balance with the natural environment and incorporates a harmonious“wa” design leading to the component parts of Sengen-jinja Shrine. The total floor area is approximately
1,500 m2. The exhibition room is 824.49 m2. The Fujisan library (book room/materials room) is 72.36
m2. The multipurpose hall is 47.24 m2. The meeting room is 52.61 m2.
Moreover, integrated into the Fuji Visitor Center are natural exhibits of the Fuji Visitor Center whichtake up 470 m2 with convenience/benefit functions (parking lots, restaurants and shops), tourism
information functions and facility management functions that are all operated in a unified manner.
ii) Shizuoka Pref.
The Shizuoka Center has four basic concepts that are in place: to always “protect” Fujisan, to“convey” the value of Fujisan delightfully, to have a broad range of “exchange” take place throughFujisan and to “study” Fujisan deeper. Through cooperation between cities and towns where component
parts are located, cities and towns in the vicinity of Fujisan, as well as Yamanashi Prefecture and others,
operations relating to the conservation management of, research surveys of and provision of information
about Fujisan will be developed on a broad scale.
In Shizuoka Prefecture, there have already been initiatives taken for the hiring of research staff in suchareas as Japanese history, archeology and art history. These researchers carry out research surveys in awide variety of areas, the results of such research being used in exhibits, lectures and the like. It is
expected that they will take core roles within the center.
There were nominations for 9 different locations from 7 cities and towns in the Fujisan vicinity for theconstruction site of the center. While listening to the opinions of key figures, Miya-cho of Fujinomiya
City was chosen due to its proximity to component parts, its appraisal as a convenient location in termsof public transportation and its close walking distance of a few minutes from Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine.
With a design by Shigeru Ban featuring a building floor area of approximately 3,600 m2, about 957
square meters of that is for dedicated exhibition rooms with there also being planned exhibit rooms forthe display of results achieved during academic surveys and for paintings having to do with Fujisan.
There is also a video theatre with a 320 inch screen, a Fujisan library and research rooms among otherelements being planned for the facility.

ii) Concrete Examples of Business Cooperation Planned for the Future
In order to increase the effectiveness of operations carried out by the centers in Yamanashi Prefecture and
Shizuoka Prefecture, investigations are being carried out with respect to operation cooperation between thetwo centers. Concrete examples for items of business cooperation current being investigated are as shown
below.
1) Preservation and Managementi) Training and Utilization of World Heritage Guides
With respect to world heritage guides who provide visitors with tourism information etc. on thevicinity areas and cultural value of Fujisan, joint creation of text books for educational lectures has been
carried out. With respect to activities other than the joint updating of textbooks in the future, enhancingof the skills of heritage guides through the holding of activity report meetings and information exchange
meetings which gather world heritage guides from each prefecture will be carried out.
2) Information Provisioni) Holding of Mutually Cooperative Planning Exhibitions
In order to convey the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan exhibits will be implemented at thecenter. There will be planned exhibitions and travelling exhibits carried out jointly by means of mutual
discussions on content which reflects the results of research surveys carried out by each of theprefectures and their own ideas for exhibition methods and other elements. This means that visitors areprovided with new information on a constant basis.
ii) Converting Various Information into a Shared Database
Results and other elements relating to the academic surveys carried out by both prefectures are to beaccumulated within a database. The creation of the database along with its standardization will be
investigated so as to allow for the referencing of documents contained therein as needed using interfaces
such as websites.
iii) Joint Development of Fujisan Learning Programs
Both centers in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will work together jointly to prepare
multiple kinds of learning programs which cater to the age group and learning objectives of participants.
Doing this will result in the enhancement of opportunities to learn about Fujisan. With respect todeveloped programs, the broad exhibition of such on homepages etc. will be investigated.
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With Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture having central roles, pamphlets which offer easyto-understand explanations about the relationships between the component parts which utilize the resultsof research will be created and provided to visitors and other individuals.
3) Investigations and Researchi) Information Sharing and Joint Research Implementation
In Yamanashi Prefecture, various kinds of research has been carried out with the prefectural museums andMount Fuji Research Institute playing central roles. In Shizuoka Prefecture, there is currently anorganizational research framework being constructed together with the construction of the center since up
until now there was no organizational research framework.
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will look into jointly carrying out research surveys withrespect to pilgrimage routes and Ochudo (which continue throughout the prefectures) and other elements inthe future. For the time being, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will have central roles insetting up venues for the periodic sharing of information.
ii) Holding of Joint Symposiums
By jointly holding symposiums, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will be able to set up awide variety of themes that are not restrained due to their prefecture of origin, meaning that the symposiums
are expected to allow for the further deepening of understanding concerning Fujisan.
For symposiums, attention will be paid so as to set up themes that are easy for listeners to be interested bybringing up topical talking points concerning Fujisan or presentations on the results of survey research
activities conducted at the center.
iii) Framework for Advice from Specialist Groups
1) Yamanashi Pref.
In 2012 in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Council for the Investigation of Maintenance for the Yamanashi
Prefecture Fujisan World Heritage Center (provisional name) was established with 9 members who are key
figures with various kinds of knowledge about Fujisan, with the basic plan on maintenance also being drawnup.
In 2013, the Exhibition Advisor Meeting at the Yamanashi Prefecture Fujisan World Heritage Center(provisional name) was set up with 5 members from among the maintenance investigation committee
members; they compiled “Yamanashi Prefecture Fujisan World Heritage Center (provisional name) Basic
Exhibition Layouts”.
In 2014, the architectural layout was formulated based on the advice of architectural advisors, and theexhibition layout was drawn up with well-known designers acting as comprehensive design supervisors.
2) Shizuoka Pref.
In 2011 in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Committee for the Formulation of Basic Concepts for the Fujisan
Heritage Center (provisional name) comprised of 14 key persons who are members of academic committees
having to do with the registration of Fujisan as a World Cultural Heritage Site; there, the fundamental
strategy encompassing basic concepts and other elements was formulated.
Since 2012, there were 4 individuals from among the committee for the formulation of the fundamental
strategy was commissioned as supervisors. While listening to the opinions of advisors, a basic plan wasformulated (in 2012) which substantiates the content indicated within the fundamental strategy.
In 2013, a committee on the investigation of plans for exhibitions was launched by members that include
academics, managers from the vicinity cities and towns, individuals related to school education and tourism
business operators. They formulated a plan for the holding of exhibitions that investigated exhibition stories
and exhibition methods among other elements.
In 2014, outside of advisors, 2 individual specialists (including an American) were requested to provide
exhibition oversight, which was one of the means by which the advice framework run by external key
persons was enhanced.
iv) Future Schedule of Operations etc.
With respect to the center of Yamanashi Prefecture, the architectural and exhibition layouts werecompleted in September of 2014, with construction beginning in December of 2014 and the facility plannedfor opening during the first half of 2016.
With respect to the center of Shizuoka Prefecture, the crafting of exhibits is to start in July 2015 and theconstruction is to start around March 2016 to be completed by the end of October 2017.

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(3) Installation of Appropriate Facilities for Presentation and Utilization
Currently, the "Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Visitor Center" and other existing promotion facilities that arelisted in Table 17 organize exhibits related to the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan.
In the future, from the perspective of conveyance of Outstanding Universal Value and appropriate
information provision concerning conservation initiatives, further efforts will be made to enrich theinformation content, facilities, and system; in addition, the World Heritage Center will be installed as acentral facility to promote comprehensive survey research that includes research about Fujisan’s naturalenvironment, history, culture, and pilgrimage designations, and to transmit research results and otherelements, under the cooperation of Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipal
governments.
Moreover, along with conveying to visitors the Outstanding Universal Value of the Mihonomatsubara
pine tree grove, construction of the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Visitor Center (provisional name) is
planned for 2018, which will function as a base for support for activities such as those conducted by local
residents and volunteer groups having to do with the conservation of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove
and the transmission of information relating thereto.
When these facilities need repair or refurbishment, decision on the appropriate location, scale, and design
will be taken from the perspective of providing sufficient information and convenience to visitors, while fullconsideration is given to the visual impact on the property.
(4) Dissemination of Information to Local People etc.
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipalities disseminate information to local
people and visitors through the lectures and seminars for the comprehensive understanding of the
Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan in the light of the relationships among the component parts. At thesame time, the prefectures will cultivate community based human resources as world heritage site guides
through cooperation with related municipalities.
Moreover, as a part of efforts to provide information on a daily basis, pamphlets and guidebooks alongwith other materials which introduce the relationships between the component parts in an easy-to-understandmanner will be enhanced. Classes and lectures will also be held in tandem with school education, such as
Fuji-no-Kuni Kids Study Programs and Fujisan-related learning, aimed at children and students alongside theholding of planned exhibitions and research presentations at world heritage centers, museums, art museums
and other facilities.
Furthermore, in tandem with societal education activities geared towards regional residents,
comprehensive information provision will be carried out with respect to the Outstanding Universal Value of
Fujisan.
(5) Response to Domestic and International Tourists
In 2010, the Liaison Council of Individuals Related to Fujisan Signage (Currently the Council for
Promoting Proper Use of Fujisan) comprised of related municipalities and individuals (HO: Ministry ofEnvironment; Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture), formulated the Comprehensive Guidelines on
Signage Types at Fujisan and the Integrated Organizational Plan for Signage Types at Fujisan. Currently,
within the same council, road signs, explanatory boards, etc. of uniform design are being installed in four
languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean) and will be further promoted in the future, too.
In addition, the manners and rules of mountain-climbing will be disseminated through multi-language
guidebooks and natural environment lectures to be given by Fujisan Rangers etc. Furthermore, model courses
will be selected according to the purposes of visitors and guides will be trained with a view to contributing to
the communication of the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan and the improvement of the manners of
tourists.

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Table 17

List of the facilities for promotion and utilization related to the OUV of the property

No.

Name

LocationContent

1

Yamanashi Prefecture
Fuji Visitor Center

Fujikawaguchiko Town

Information about Fujisan such as the climbing ofFujisan, Fujisan’s formation, and legends of“Konohana Sakuya Hime” (goddess of floweringtree) is provided by theme (climbing, nature, andculture).

2

Yamanashi Institute ofEnvironmental Sciences

Fujiyoshida City

This facility of the institute supports the measuresfor environmental education, environmental
conservation activities, and development of
comfortable environment by collecting a wide
range of information on the environment andpresenting it in an easy-to-understand manner.

3

Fujisan Museum(Fujiyoshida City
Museum of Local
History)

Fujiyoshida City

Using currently existing materials and digitalcontents, Fujisan worshiping (which saw its peakduring the Edo era) and Oshi guide culture (which
supported worship-climbing) are introduced tovisitors.

4

Former House of the
Togawa Family

Fujiyoshida City

The former house of the Togawa Family, whoworked as “Oshi” guides of Fujisan, has beenpreserved and restored in the original location foruse as an educational facility of Fujiyoshida City.
Inside the building, information materials on thehistory of the Togawa Family and Fujisan worshipare on exhibit.

5

Fujiyoshida City World
Heritage Information
CenterFujiyoshida City

This facility aims at transmitting the attractivenessand value of Fujisan and Fujiyoshida City. Guided
tours, “Oshi Machi Sampo” (Oshi town walk) areconducted for visitors to learn the history andculture of “Kamiyoshida” a town of “Oshi” guides

6

Funatsu Tainai Field
CenterFujikawaguchiko Town

Nature museum where visitors can learn Fujisan’s
history and rich natural environment. It is popular
as a field for environmental education wherevisitors can have enjoyable learning time withmodels of plants and animals living in themountain foot area of Fujisan and samples of lava
tree molds.

7

Lake Motosuko Tourist
Information Center /Motosu History
MuseumFujikawaguchiko Town

Information on the natural environment andhistory of Fujisan, Lake Motosuko, and theMotosu area is exhibited. It is a central facility forpeople who enjoy walking around this area.

8

Lake Saiko Bat Cave
Information Center

Fujikawaguchiko Town

Central facility for guided nature tours toexperience the natural environment of the
Aokigaharajukai woodland, including the windcaves of the largest scale in the mountain foot areaof Fujisan that are designated as a Natural
Monument.

9

Fuji Municipal Museum

Fuji City

With “living within Fuji” as a central theme, themuseum displays exhibits centered around Fujisanbeliefs and the story of Princess Kaguya (whobecame a worshipped deity at Fujisan) andcollects and stores materials having to do with
Fujisan, and also conducts research surveys andlectures.

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No.

Name

LocationContent

10

Susono City FujisanMuseumSusono City

Information on Fujisan’s formation, history,
animals and plants, and people’s life is exhibited.

11

Gotemba City Fujisan
Exchange Center(“Fujisan Juku noMori”)

Gotemba CityAt the Fujisan Tenku Theatre found within thevisitor center, visitors can learn everything about
Fujisan itself as well as its history and otherelements through exhibits and videos. The centeris also a facilities that shoulders the role of a
tourism hub that transmits information concerning
Fujisan and acts to give vitality to the region
through such initiatives as the showing of videos
produced as specialized showcases of Fujisan as a
World Cultural Heritage site.

12

Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine
1200th AnniversaryMuseumOyama Town

Shrine’s treasure, archives, and informationmaterials on Fuji-ko, lodging houses, andYamamuro are exhibited.

13

Road Station Subashiri

Oyama Town

Information materials on the history of Oyama
Town and the Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, which isthe starting point of the Subashiri Ascending
Route, is exhibited on a permanent basis. It also
plays a role as the base for the ascent of Fujisan as
the Road Station closest to Fujisan.

14

Nagayamon: House of
History

Fujinomiya City

In the facility visitors will find panel exhibitions
and museum guides (docents) that provide
explanations on Fujisan as a World Cultural
Heritage site and information on the history of
Fujinomiya City. (Exhibitions such as replicas of
the Fuji Manadala Painted on Silk)

15

Yamamiya Sengen-jinja
Shrine Guidance
Facilities

Fujinomiya City

Exhibitions such as panels are being conductedwith the goal of promoting awareness andunderstanding on the part of visitors with respect
to the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan,
the property value of Yamamiya Sengen-jinja
and the relationships between component parts.

16

Murayama Sengen-jinja
Shrine Guidance
Facilities

Fujinomiya City

Exhibitions such as panels are being conductedwith the goal of promoting awareness andunderstanding on the part of visitors with respect
to the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan,
the property value of Murayama Sengen-jinja
and the relationships between component parts.

17

Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki
Guidance Facilities

Fujinomiya City

Exhibitions such as panels are being conductedwith the goal of promoting awareness andunderstanding on the part of visitors with respect
to the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan,
the property value of Hitoana Fuji-ko Iseki andthe relationships between component parts.

18

Shiraito no Takiwaterfalls Guidance
Facilities

Fujinomiya City

Exhibitions such as panels are being
conducted with the goal of promoting
awareness and understanding on the part ofvisitors with respect to the Outstanding
Universal Value of Fujisan, the property valueof Shiraito no Taki waterfalls and therelationships between component parts. There
are also touch panel-type electronic screens
installed.

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No.

Name

LocationContent

19

Mihonomatsubara Pine
Tree Grove Guidance
Facilities

Shizuoka City

Exhibitions such as panels are being conductedwith the goal of promoting awareness andunderstanding on the part of visitors withrespect to the Outstanding Universal Value of
Fujisan, the property value of Mihonomatsubara
pine tree grove and the relationships between
component parts.

20

Fujikawarakuza Fujisan
Information
Distribution Station

Fuji CityA Fujisan information distribution station was
installed at the road station, Fujikawarakuza,
adjacent to the Tomei Expressway Fujikawa
Service Area which shows free videos on Fujisan
with the goal of conveying the Outstanding
Universal Value of Fujisan.

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Property (component part)
Buffer zone

Figure 104

Map indicating the location of convenience facilities for visitors
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Chapter 8.

Establishment and Operation of the System for the Implementation of
the Plan

In order to ensure that the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan is passed down to future generations, it isnecessary to develop and operate a system through which the management of the property will be fully
implemented and the buffer zones and the management zones will be appropriately conserved, as shown in the
fourth basic policy in Chapter 4.
Based on the basic policy, this chapter sets forth the direction and specific methods for the appropriate
development and operation of the system for implementing the Plan.
1. Direction
The preservation and management of the property and the conservation of its surrounding environment areproperly conducted through mutual coordination among administrative bodies in charge of the relevant laws, local
people, owners of the component parts, relevant organizations, etc. However, in order to achieve the integral
preservation and management of the wide area containing the property and the surrounding environment as a
World Cultural Heritage or its candidate and improve it toward perfection, the system that enables fullcoordination among stakeholders based on academic advice from experts was established in January 2012.
In the system for the comprehensive preservation and management, the following three points are to be set
out as basic directions: (1) to ensure the enforcement of and compliance with relevant laws for preservation andmanagement, (2) to integrate academic findings and opinions in the preservation and management, and (3) tomobilize public-private partnership for preservation and management.
2. Methods
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture have set up the “Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council”(hereinafter referred to as the “Council”), which monitors the existing state of the property and the surrounding
environment, ensures the proper enforcement of relevant laws and regulations, and provides the venue for
consultation among relevant organizations concerning the preservation and management of the property and theconservation of the surrounding environment.
In addition, the national agencies in charge of relevant laws and regulations, etc. (Agency for Cultural Affairs,
Ministry of the Environment, Forestry Agency, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, andMinistry of Defense) provide the Council with advice concerning the preservation and management of theproperty and the conservation of the surrounding environment as observers of the Council. Also, the Agency for
Cultural Affairs, which plays the central role in the preservation and management of cultural heritage as thenational agency, facilitates communication, coordination, and consultation, as appropriate and needed, about
important matters for the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of the surrounding
environment and preparation of periodic reporting on the state of conservation that must be submitted to the
UNESCO World Heritage Committee, in coordination with Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, whichplay the central role in the Council and other national agencies.
Furthermore, in order for the Council to obtain academic advice from experts, the “Fujisan World Cultural
Heritage Academic Committee” (hereinafter referred to as the “Academic Committee”) was set up.
The Council will have mutual cooperation with organizations and individuals engaging in the preservation andmanagement of the property and the conservation of the surrounding environment.
The above-mentioned system for preservation and management is schematically shown in Figure 105 and theroles of each organization are as follows:(1) Functions of the Individual Organizations in the Comprehensive Preservation and Management
System(i) Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council(a) Objectives and functions
a. To monitor the existing state of the property and the surrounding environment and discuss thefollowing matters in coordination with the national agencies in charge of the relevant laws andregulations etc. (Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Forestry Agency, Ministryof Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Ministry of Defense): Matters concerning the preservation, management, promotion, and utilization of the property;
 Matters concerning the conservation of the surrounding environment; and193

 Matters concerning the establishment and operation of the system;b. To discuss the periodic reports on the state of conservation of the property that need to be submitted to
the World Heritage Committee; andc. To have mutual cooperation with organizations and individuals who engage in the preservation andmanagement, promotion, and utilization of the property and the conservation of the surrounding
environment;(b) Members
The Council consists of Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, which play the central role in
the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of the surrounding environment,
and other administrative bodies that engage in local management work based on the relevant laws andregulations (local offices of the Ministry of the Environment, the Forestry Agency, and the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and relevant municipal governments).
The national agencies (Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Forestry Agency,
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Ministry of Defense) provide the Council
with advice as observers.
(c) Frequency
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture organize the meetings of the Working Group periodicallyand on an ad-hoc basis, when needed.
(ii) Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council Working Group(a) Objectives and functions
a. To prepare and coordinate agenda items prior to the Council meeting in order to facilitate thesmooth deliberation at the Council;
b. To monitor the status of implementation of the “Fujisan Comprehensive Preservation andManagement Plan” and to present issues and actions to be addressed to the Council;
c. To coordinate important matters concerning the preservation and management of the property andthe conservation of the surrounding environment in coordination with the national agencies incharge of the relevant laws, regulations, etc.; andd. To discuss the preparation of the periodic reporting on the state of conservation of the property thatneed to be submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
(b) Members
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, the relevant municipal governments, and the representativesof local communities, the owners of the component parts, relevant local organizations, etc., who are
directly involved in the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of thesurrounding environment are included as members.
(c) Frequency
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture organize the meetings of the Working Group before themeetings of the Council and on an ad-hoc basis, when needed.
(iii) Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Academic Committee(a) Objectives and functions
To provide the Council with academic and professional advice concerning the preservation andmanagement of the property and the conservation of the surrounding environment.
(b) Members
The Academic Committee consists of distinguished academics and experts with scientific and professional
knowledge concerning the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of thesurrounding environment.
(c) Frequency
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture organizes the meetings of the Academic Committee, as
needed.

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Figure 105

System for the preservation and management of “Fujisan”

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(2) Roles of Members
The roles of the members of the Council and its Working Group are as follows:(i) Agency for Cultural Affairs
 To facilitate communication, coordination, and consultation, as appropriate and needed, about importantmatters for the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of the surrounding
environment, and the preparation of periodic reporting on the state of conservation that must be submitted
to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, as the national agency that plays the central role for theprotection of cultural heritage in coordination with Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, whichplay the central role in the Council and other national agencies;
 To make efforts to collect information concerning the protection of World Cultural Heritage properties
within and outside Japan and provide information to the Council in contribution to the protection of
Fujisan in coordination with the Ministry of the Environment and the Forestry Agency; and To provide instructions etc. to the owners, and Custodial Bodies designated under the Law for theProtection of Cultural Properties of the cultural properties that are the component parts or included
therein when they carry out repair or restoration for the maintenance of cultural properties or acts that
affect the existing state or preservation, based on the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties.
(ii) Ministry of the Environment
 To provide the owners and managers of the component parts with instructions etc. concerning the naturalenvironment and surrounding environment that constitutes the basis of the cultural value of the property
in cooperation with Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, based on the Natural Parks Law; and To make efforts to collect information concerning the protection of World Natural Heritage properties
within and outside Japan and provide information to the Council in contribution to the protection of
Fujisan in coordination with the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Forestry Agency.
(iii) Forestry Agency
 To administer and manage national forests according to the Law on the Administration and Managementof National Forests; and To make efforts to collect information concerning the protection of World Natural Heritage properties
within and outside Japan and provide information to the Council in contribution to the protection of
Fujisan in coordination with the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment.
(iv) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
 To make efforts for the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of thesurrounding environment by continuing the civil engineering works aimed at the prevention of erosion at
Osawakuzure and elsewhere and collapse of mountain slopes and taking disaster prevention measures in
the mountain foot area including those against debris flows accompanying volcanic eruptions.
(v) Ministry of Defense
 To make efforts to conserve the management zone through the use of maneuver fields etc. together with
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, relevant municipal governments, and local citizens’ groups
with long experience.
(vi) Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture
 To carry out continuous surveys and research which complement the Outstanding Universal Value of
properties in tandem with the national government, municipalities, related groups and otherorganizations; and to reflect the results thereof within measures for each of the Prefectures.
 To enforce the ordinances etc. in their jurisdiction properly, monitor the existing state of the property andidentify issues concerning the preservation and management of the property and the conservation of thesurrounding environment, and implement necessary measures to solve them over a wide area incoordination with the national government, municipal governments, relevant organizations, etc.
(vii) Municipal governments
 To carry out continuous surveys and research which complement the Outstanding Universal Value of
properties in tandem with the national government, prefectures, related groups and other organizations;and to reflect the results thereof within measures for each of the municipalities.
 To enforce the ordinances etc. in their jurisdiction properly and implement necessary measures for thepreservation and management of the property and the conservation of the surrounding environment incoordination with Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, local people, etc.

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(3) Coordination with Local People etc. and the Promotion of Participation of Local People
The participation of local people in the working group and the implementation of projects through publicprivate collaboration, and the coordination with local people etc. are to be promoted for the preservation andmanagement of the property and the conservation of the surrounding environment.
In March of 2015, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture enacted the Basic Ordinance on Fujisan
as a World Heritage Site, which stipulates items upon which roles of residents of the prefecture andmeasures/policies carried out by the prefecture are to be based with respect to the conservation of Fujisan. Thiswas enacted so as to make possible promotion of measures and policies concerning the conservation of Fujisan
into the future under the cooperative efforts between the public and private sectors.
The work carried out under public-private partnerships is shown in Table 18.
Table 18

Projects implemented through cooperation between government and local residents, etc.
(1/2)
Year of
Major project
Leading project undertaker
implementation
Fujisan and Surrounding Area Beautification Promotion Council
Since 1980
(Yamanashi Prefecture side)
Fujisan Mountain Foot Environmental Beautification Promotion
Since 2004
Environmental
Network (Yamanashi Prefecture side)conservation measures
Fujisan Area Beautification Promotion Council (Shizuoka
for Fujisan Mountain
Since 1996
Prefecture side)
Area
Fujisan Environmental Conservation Network (Shizuoka
Since 2005
Prefecture side)
Fujisan Network (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
Since 1999
Fujisan Beautification Foundation (Yamanashi Prefecture side)
Since 1962
Fujisan cleanupSociety to Keep Fujisan Clean Forever (Shizuoka Prefecture
operation
Since 1980side)

In addition, in the forests around Fujisan, NPOs or private companies and organizations are conducting
activities that contribute to the improvement of forests on a voluntary basis, as is shown in Table 19. The
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture are supporting these activities.

Table 19

Projects implemented through cooperation between government and local residents, etc.
(2/2)
Leading project
Year of
Project
undertaker
implementation
Fujisan Club Nishiusuzuka Fureai no Mori Forest
Since 2000

NPOs, privatecompanies, privateorganizations, etc.

Acorn Society’s Forest Nurturing Action
Eastern Fuji Forest Nurturing Action for the Conservation of
Spring Sources
Fujisan Natural Forest
Fujisan Forest Regeneration ProjectFujisan Forest Regeneration Action
Zephyr Forest
Beech Forest Creation ProjectFujisan Mountain-Foot Beech Forest Creation ProjectFujisan Forest Creation
Prefecture-wide Citizens’ Forest Creation Operation
Shizuoka Future Forest Supporter System

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Since 2001
Since 2001
Since 1998
Since 2007
Since 2003
Since 2001
Since 2002
Since 2006
Since 2007
Since 2000
Since 2006

Furthermore, in order to ensure the preservation and management of the property by local resident, thelocal residents need to deepen their understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property andfurther increase their awareness for conservation including that of the natural environment. In light of this,Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipal governments are organizing various
projects, including participatory lectures and seminars, as is shown in Table 20.
Table 20
Project undertaker
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture
Yamanashi Prefecture
Municipal governments
Municipal governments

Major projects in which local people participate
Major projectFujisan World Cultural Heritage Lecture on Demand
Public Reporting Workshop of the Yamanashi Prefecture FujisanComprehensive Academic Research Committee
Fujisan Seminars
Historical Lectures at the Museum

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Year ofimplementationSince 2006
Since 2009
Since 2003
Since 2009

Chapter 9

Preparation and Implementation of the Action Plan

In order to ensure that the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan is passed down to future generations, it isnecessary to prepare and implement an action plan, as was stated in the fifth basic policy in Chapter 4, containing
the projects for preservation, management, and conservation which are mentioned in this Plan.
Based on the above-mentioned basic policy, this chapter clarifies the direction and presents the concrete
methods of preparing and implementing an action plan which contains the various projects for the preservationand management of the property and the conservation of the buffer zone and the management zone that arepresented in Chapters 5 to 8. It also displays the methods, project implementing body, summary, and process ofeach action plan. Projects are categorized to: (i) “short term (implemented)” (projects which had been completed
within three years after inscription on the World Heritage List”; (ii) “medium term” (projects to be implemented
within 5 years after inscription on the World Heritage List; and (iii) “long term” (projects the implementation ofwhich will take longer than 5 years after inscription on the World Heritage List). Note that the progress of theaction plan described herein shall be understood each year and revised.
1. Direction(1) Prevention and Mitigation of Impact of Factors Affecting the Property and Surrounding
Environment
When the load on the property and the surrounding environment due to the four aspects of 1) development
and urban infrastructure; 2) environmental change; 3) natural disasters; and 4) visitor and tourism are expected,
preventive measures and mitigative measures when the impact of the load is clear shall be considered andimplemented.
(2) Restoration and Improvement of Individual Component Parts, Constituent Elements, and the Views
Among the individual component parts and constituent elements such as the buildings of Shinto shrines, awind cave, and lava tree molds, deteriorated ones are to be appropriately restored or improved in order tomaintain the authenticity and integrity. Also, the restoration and improvement of the two scenic points are to be
conducted properly and visual harmonization measures are to be taken in order to maintain and enhance theexcellent views from them.
(3) Promotion and Utilization of the Property
In order for local residents to properly understand the Outstanding Universal Value of the property andactively transmit information to visitors, research is to be promoted together with the installation of facilities forpromotion and utilization, such as information boards, the publication of guidebooks, and the organization ofseminars.
2. Methods(1) Prevention, Lessening, and Stoppage of Effects on the Property and Surrounding Environment
A.

Response to Impact by Development and Urban Infrastructure1) Direction of Project Implementation
Since there exist urban areas at the mountain foot, it is necessary to monitor the negative impacts ofurban development on the property carefully in full consideration of the convenience for life andlivelihoods of local residents. In order to prevent, lessen, and stop the effects of burdens on the property,
related organizations shall strive to enhance administrative measures and promote a good landscape
form.

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2) Summary of Implemented Projects
A) Transitioning to Municipal Landscape Administration Groups and Drafting Landscape Plans


Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal governments.



Summary
All related municipal governments have transitioned to landscape administration organizations by
2014. Of these, two municipalities that have not drafted landscape plans (Fujiyoshida City andOyama Town) and currently proceeding with efforts toward drafting and implementing landscapeplans.
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture hold landscape lectures and dispatch advisors,
and additionally support the drafting of new municipal landscape plans and revision of plans thathave already been drafted for municipalities, which are the landscape administration organizations,through introducing landscape improvement initiatives and advance examples at the threeprefecture summit (Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Kanagawa Prefecture) andFujisan Regional Landscape Committee.



Status of Landscape Plan Operation

Fujiyoshida City Landscape Plan
Minobu Town Landscape Plan
Nishikatsura Town Landscape Plan

Transitioning toLandscape Administration
Organizations
October 2013
April 2011
November 2011

Oshino Village Landscape Plan

December 2006

Yamanakako Village Landscape Plan
Narusawa Village Landscape Plan
Fujikawaguchiko Town Landscape Plan

December 2007
December 2013
September 2005

Fujinomiya City Landscape Plan
Fuji City Landscape Plan

August 2007
June 2005

Shizuoka City Landscape Plan
Gotemba City Landscape Plan
Susono City Landscape Plan
Oyama Town Landscape Plan―
March 2012
May 2010
July 2014

Shizuoka Pref.

Yamanashi Pref.

Names of Landscape Plans Based in theLandscape Act

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Enforcement ofLandscape Plans
Scheduled for 2016
September 2013
April 2014 (revised July
2015)
October 2011 (revised
August 2015)
August 2010
October 2015
April 2013 (revised July
2015)
January 2010
October 2009 (revised
May 2015)
October 2008
April 2014
April 2013
Scheduled for 2016

B) Enactment of Landscape Preservation Ordinances Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture

Summary
In the realm of component parts and buffer zones, Yamanashi Prefecture shall estimate and assess
the impacts on landscapes of businesses wanting to create or expand buildings and constructions of acertain size or greater at as early as possible in the projects’ progress, shall take into consideration
the opinion of the governor of Yamanashi Prefecture on the results thereof and enacted ordinances
calling for procedures to draft business plans. In estimating and assessing effects on the landscapeand assessing project plans, Yamanashi Prefecture establishes special committees of experienced
academics with specialized knowledge in world heritage, landscapes, and other such fields.
Additionally in the 2013 ICOMOS evaluation book “Fujisan (Japan) No. 1418, new constructionand expansion of buildings held on the coastal regions of the Fuji Five Lakes, where strict
developmental controls are necessary, shall also be subject to such procedures even if they are within
the scope of that permitted by current landscape preservation systems.

Process
CategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

<System Consideration>

System Consideration
and Operation

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Medium term
2016

2017

<System Operation>Long term
2018 and beyondC) Handling of Large Scale Solar Power Generation Facilities
 Implementing Body
Fujinomiya City Summary
Fujinomiya City has enacted “Fujinomiya City Ordinance for Harmonization Between
Landscapes of Fujisan and Renewable Energy Facilities Installation Project” and established asystems wherein it is obligatory to file forms to the mayor and apply for consent when setting up
applicable renewable entry power generation facilities in the city in order to strive for harmony
between the Fujisan Landscape, beautiful natural environment, preservation and form of safe andsecure living environment, and renewable energy resources. Additionally, those businesses thatcommence construction without earning approval will both be warned to take appropriate measuresand, when not following these warnings without appropriate reasons, will have their names andaddresses publicized together with the content of the warning. Additionally, Fujinomiya City is
promoting initiatives to preserve landscapes such as designating control regions like those where
excellent form is preserved as excellent landscapes symbolic of the region, and not assenting to theestablishment of such facilities in said regions.
 ProcessCategoryYear

System Enactment andOperation

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
Enactment ofOrdinance202

Medium term
2016

2017
Operation of
SystemLong term
2018 and beyondD) Restoration of Landscapes in Fujisan Scenic Spots and Component Parts Surroundings
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal governments.
 Summary
In order to create excellent landscapes for scenic spots in Fujisan, Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture, and municipal governments will work together to improve and restore
landscapes in component parts and their surroundings with regards to buildings and outdoor
advertisements.
In 2014, Yamanashi Prefecture designated “Scenery Preservation-Type Advertisements
Regulation Areas” and drafted “Outdoor Advertisement Guidelines,” thereby promoting
improvements in landscapes in the northern base area of Fujisan. Additionally, it also provides
support for landscape restoration projects implemented by citizens and municipalities.
In 2012, Shizuoka Prefecture drafted an action plan to preserve landscape forms around Fujisan,
and worked together with municipalities toward good wide-area landscape forms in areas
surrounding Fujisan. Additionally, it revised the Shizuoka Prefecture Outdoor Advertisement
Ordinance Enactment Regulations, and starting in October 2013 strengthened standards for granting
permission to post free-standing signs and promoted correctional guidance for outdoor
advertisements found in violation. Further, it strove to further operate the “Fujinokuni Coloring and
Design Policies” and furthered consideration of landscape in public facilities owned by theprefecture.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Strengthening of Standards
for Granting Permission for
Outside Advertisements/
Correctional Guidance
Operation of LandscapeForms and Policy
Operation

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond<Correctional Guidance/Support for Landscape Restoration Projects, etc.>

 Strengthening Standards for Granting Permission to Post Free-Standing Signs
 Designation of Landscape Preservation-Type Advertisement Regulated Areas< Promoting Operation/Landscape Restoration >Preservation Action
Plan for LandscapeForms around Fujisan
Fujinokuni Color/
Design Policy
Yamanashi Prefecture
Outdoor Advertisement
Guidelines

 Drafted March 2013

 Drafted December 2011

 Drafted October 2014

< Enactment Example: Concentration of free-standing signs (Fujinomiya City) >< Pre-enactment >< Post-enactment >203E) Removal of Utility Poles on Roads in Areas Surrounding Fujisan Implementing Body
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture, Municipal Governments Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and relevant municipalities promote below groundwiring in order to preserve good scenic landscapes for Fujisan.
In order to get rid of utility poles and wiring that impede views of Fujisan, Yamanashi Prefecture
set forth a goal of 4.3km of adjustments in the four year period from fiscal 2011 to 2014 with thegoal of creating a landscape worthy of a world heritage site at the northern foot of Fujisan. By theend of fiscal 2014 surpassed the goal with a total of 8.1km of adjustments.
In promoting the removal of utility poles to form good scenic landscapes in areas surrounding
Fujisan, Shizuoka Prefecture utilized the “Working Group for the Expansion of Utility-Pole Free
Area in the Surrounding Area of Fujisan” which was established as a place for related personnel towork toward revisions and adjustments, and has promoted initiatives to remove utility poles inmunicipalities surrounding Fujisan, including the Miho-Komagoe prefectural road and the Shiraito
no Taki waterfalls area.
 ProcessCategory
FY
Promotion of Removal of Utility
Poles in the Northern Mountain
Foot Area of Fujisan
・National Route 139
・Fujikawaguchiko-Fuji Line・Funatsu-Koume LineWorking Group for the Expansionof Utility-Pole Free Area in the
Surrounding Area of Fujisan

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Set up in April 2014

Medium termLong term

20162018 or later

2017<Survey, Discussion>

Removal of Utility Poles around
Shiraito no Taki Waterfalls
Decision on Policies
Design and Civil Engineering
Works

Detailed design

Civil engineering work

Removal of Utility Poles at
Prefectural Road Miho-Komagoe
Line
Decision on Policies
Removal of road-traversing overhead wires

Design and Civil Engineering
Works
Promotion of Removal of Utility
Poles in the Next Phase of
Shizuoka Prefecture Plan for
Removal of Utility Poles

Removal of utility poles in tandem with road widening to 4-lane
Coordination

Promotion of removal of utility polesaround Fujisan

Development of plan

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B.

Response to Changes in the Natural Environment1) Direction of Project Implementation
Related organizations will observe trends in the various factors behind environment pressures that
affect the property, including presumed issues such as acid rain, climate change, and ecosystem change,
and will implement measures to prevent, reduce, and stops predicted effects on the property.
2) Summary of Projects
A) Response to Air Pollution
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture both monitor air pollutants in areas surrounding
Fujisan and control emissions from soot and smoke-producing facilities and volatile organic
chemical-emitting facilities full-time. Going forward, they will continue monitoring and consider
strengthening monitoring categories and systems.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

<Assessing Results of Full-time Monitoring and Results Each Year>

Full-time Air Pollution
Monitoring<Implementing Emergency Measures in Times of High Density Measurements>

Photochemical Oxidant
Emergency Measures
On-Site Inspection of Sootand Smoke-producing
Facilities<On-site Inspection Based on Yearly Plan>

Wet Air Pollution Studies(Shizuoka Prefecture)

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Long term
2018 and beyondB) Climate Change Measures
 Implementing Body
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Municipalities, Forestry Cooperatives and Forest
Owners, etc.
 Summary
The Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Municipalities, and more implement forest
adjustments such as thinning in order to maintain and promote the multifaceted functions that
forests have, including functions to absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and preventing
climate change through storing carbon. Additionally, with regards to private forests that have fallen
into ruin because of inability to care for them owing to changes in the societal and economic
environment, the Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, municipalities, etc. introduced forest
environment taxes as financial resources and are involved in efforts to improve said private forests.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Implementation ofthinning and other suchforest improvements

Short term
Medium term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
 Introduced Forest Environment Tax in April 2012

Long term
2018 and beyond< Status of Thinning >< Pre-thinning >< Post-thinning >206C) Handling of Biological Diversitya) Response to Changes in Green Field Environments
 Implementing Body
National Government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipal Governments,
Private Organizations, Volunteers
 SummaryThe national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and municipalities
collaborate with private organizations and volunteers in promoting appropriate management via
volunteer activities with the goal of maintaining green field environments, which are characteristicof Fujisan’s landscapes. Additionally, they host natural environment preservation patrols andmonitoring patrols to prevent the entry of off-road vehicles as well as implementing monitoring
surveys to understand changes occurring with the passage of time.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Preservation andManagement of Green Field
Plants through Collaboration
with Volunteers

 Assessment and Review

Monitoring Surveys

Natural Environment
Preservation Patrols
Patrols to Prevent the
Entrance of Off-road
Vehicles< Preservation and management of green field plants >< Pre-thinning >< Post-thinning >207b) Handling of Damage Caused by Wild Creatures
 Implementing Body
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities Summary
The Shizuoka Forestry Office (Forestry Agency), Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka
Prefecture are proceeding to adjust the number of deer to be hunted, studying their habitat aroundFujisan (density, hunting number analysis), and damage analysis (status of plant damage) as
measures against the excessive number of Japanese deer.
Additionally, they implement measures to prevent damage such as setting up fences in areas
around standing trees.
 ProcessYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Study of Population
Numbers

Study of Damage

Hunting Management

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Medium term
2016

Drafting of Next Period Type 2
Wildlife Management Plans

Category

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondc) Handling of Encroachment of Alien Species
 Implementing Body
National Government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipal Governments,
Private Organizations, Volunteers
 SummaryThe national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and municipalities work
together with volunteers, studying and holding activities to remove alien species and promoting thepreservation of biological diversity at the foot of Fujisan.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

Long term

20172018 and beyond

Research into Forms of Alien
Species, Characteristics ofHabitats, etc.
Surveys on Alien Species,
Establishment and Update of
Database Establishment of Habitat Database

Prevention and Removal

 Drafting of Removal Policy (Priority Species, etc.)< Activities to Exterminate Alien Species >< Pre-thinning >< Post-thinning >

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C.

Handling of Natural Disasters

1) Direction of Projects
Related organizations draft disaster prevention plans, hold drills, establish facilities to prevent
disasters, and promote disaster-related surveys and research in order to both protect the lives of visitors
and residents, as well as financial property, and to preserve other property.
2) Summary of Implemented Projects
A) Disaster Countermeasures (Overview)a)Drafting and Utilization of Manuals to Handle and Secure Safety of Component Parts(Visitors)

 Implementing Body
Municipal governments SummaryMunicipal governments draft and utilize manuals for handling and securing the safety ofcomponent parts (visitors) in order to work to secure the safety of visitors to component parts andconstituent elements in times of disaster. These manuals set forth various aspects of handling
response before disasters, such as informing visitors of what actions should be taken in times ofdisasters and communicating information and providing evacuation guidance in times of disaster bytype of disaster, such as fire or volcanic eruption. Additionally, they set forth systems for checking
component parts after confirming the safety of residents and visitors and for reporting disaster status.
Going forward, disaster prevention drills will be held and these manuals will be verified and revised.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Implemented
2013
2014
2015

Drafting and Utilizationof Safety Security
Manuals

210

Medium-term
2016
2017

Long-term
2018 and beyondb)Emergency Activities in Times of Disaster Implementing Body
Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station Autonomous Disaster Prevention Committee (Comprised ofSubaru Line Fifth Station-related Organizations) Summary
The Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station Autonomous Disaster Prevention Committee holds disaster
drills presuming a large scale earthquake and is involved in implementing quick and precise
emergency activities in times of disaster, such as volcanic eruption training sessions with volcano
specialists in order to secure safety for visitors in mountainous areas at or above fifth station.
In light of the sudden eruption of Ontakesan in September 2014, the committee is presently
involved in preparing materials and machines necessary for emergency activities, such as reviewing
the division of duties in times of disaster and communication methods in order to establish a systemfor communicating emergency information to visitors, evacuation guidance, transport of the injured,and first-aid treatment.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Holding of Disaster
Drills and Training
Sessions

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
 Committee Established in 2012

Medium term
2016

Holding of Disaster Drills and Training Sessions

Review of Division of
Duties, Preparation of
Required Materials andMachinery

211

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondB) Eruption Countermeasuresa)

Preparing Systems and Drafting Plans Regarding Volcanic Disaster Prevention Measures at
Fujisan Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Municipalities, National
Government, Disaster Prevention-related Organizations
 Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Kanagawa Prefecture concluded the“Agreement Regarding Volcanic Disaster Prevention Measures at Fujisan” in October 2009, and inJune 2012 added related municipalities, volcano specialists, the national government, and disasterprevention-related organizations to establish the “Fujisan Volcanic Disaster Prevention Measures
Committee,” which implements measures against volcanic disasters at Fujisan.
The Fujisan Volcanic Disaster Prevention Measures Committee publicized the “Fujisan Volcanic
Wide Area Evacuation Plan,” which described the basic notion behind evacuation, such the whichareas require evacuation, number of people to evacuate, where to evacuate, stages of evacuation,and more in February 2014. Following this, in March 2015 the committee enhanced the plan byorganizing measures for implementing wide area resident evacuation smoothly, such as how tocommunicate information, securing wide area evacuation, and traffic regulations.
In October 2014, the three prefectures jointly held Fujisan volcanic disaster drills and confirmed
collaboration on the order of measures in case of an eruption at Fujisan, and in July 2015 held safety
drills for climbers in collaboration with mountain hut associations.
They will continue to hold drills and reconsider evacuation routes through evacuation simulationand evacuation route maps corresponding to multiple eruption patterns, enhance plans, and work to
improve safety and peace of mind.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Sanseishin (Yamanashi,
Shizuoka, Kanagawa)Disaster Measures Liaison
Conference
Fujisan Volcanic Disaster
Prevention Measures
Committee

 Drafted< Review >Evacuation Plans

Traffic Measures, Falling
Ash Disasters, etc.
< Plan Examination >Drills< Drills and Verification of Plans through Drills >Holding of Tri-prefecture Joint
Drills
Holding of Climber Safety Drills

Advance Case Study
Safety Measure Study

Climber Volcano Safety
Measures

Consideration and Implementation of Safety Measures212< Joint Initiatives between Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Kanagawa Prefecture >Joint Television
Conference

Fujisan Eruption Measures Joint
Conference

Evacuee Transport Drills(Wide Area Evacuation)

Overstayer Rescue
DrillsEstablishment of Evacuation
Centers and Operational Drills

Lectures on Volcano
Disaster Prevention

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b)

Promotion of Fujisan Volcanic Eruption Emergency Effects Reduction Measures

 Implementing Body
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture SummaryThe national government, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture support wide area
evacuation plans for volcanic eruptions at Fujisan, and, in addition to protecting the lives of thoseliving at the foot of the mountain, is proceeding with drafting “Fujisan Volcanic Eruption
Emergency Effects Reduction Measures and Soil Erosion Control Plans” to reduce the effects ofdisasters at infrastructure and essential utilities owing to the phenomenon of soil movement
accompanying eruptions. They are progressing in their consideration of concrete items for lessening
the effects, such as facility placement plans and division of responsibilities between relatedorganizations; and promote the implementation of measures to reduce the effects of disasters in theevent of a Fujisan volcanic eruption emergency.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Drafting of Fujisan Volcanic
Eruption Emergency Effects
Reduction Measures and Soil
Erosion Control Plans (Basic Plan)
Drafting of Fujisan Volcanic
Eruption Emergency Effects
Reduction Measures and Soil
Erosion Control Plans (Measures)Installation of Fujisan Monitoring
Cameras and Sharing ofInformationc)

Safety Measures for Climbers during a Volcanic Eruption

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
The two prefectures have established an Eruption Measures for Climbers Review Committee inorder to promote measures for climber safety in the event of an eruption at Fujisan. The committee
summarizes issues in safety measures for those climbing Fujisan and reflects them in evacuationplans and the measures themselves at an early stage. Additionally, it studies and discusses what
evacuation safety measures such as methods of communicating information to climbers, evacuationroutes, and safety facilities should look like.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Advance Case Studies/
Safety Measure Studies
Consideration of Safety
Measures, Measures

214

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

d)Distribution of Information Based on Studies, Research, and Research Results Regarding
Volcanic Eruptions.

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture Summary
The prefecture is engaged in study and research related to development of methods forpredicting eruptions and Fujisan’s volcanic activity (eruption history) through full-time volcanic
activity observation and underwater observation such as low frequency earthquakes in order toestablish methods for observation at the time of earthquakes. These research results will be utilizedin establishing eruption scenarios and establishment of methods for predicting the arrival of magma
and pyroclastic flow via downflow simulations thereof and ash volume prediction methods via
simulations in order to lessen volcanic disasters based on these scenarios.
Additionally, based on these research results, information distribution systems will beestablished and enhanced as volcanic disaster prevention information distribution bases. Also,
discussions will be held on initiatives for disaster prevention education such as disaster knowledge
diffusion and enlightenment.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Elucidation of Volcanic
Activity (Eruption History)
Volcanic Activity Observations
and Observation Methods
during Eruptions
Establishment of Prediction
Methods to Reduce Volcanic
Disasters
Holding of Disaster Prevention
Education Courses[Sample Disaster Prevention Education Course]

215

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

C. Erosion-caused Disaster and Rockfall Measuresa)Soil Erosion Control Facility Preparation

 Implementing Body
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture Summary
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Tourism and Transport takes the center in flow initiation
zones such as Ozawa slides, where there are continuous collapses on the west side of Fujisan, andimplements river bed construction measures with the goal of stopping erosion and mountainsidedestruction.
Additionally, with regards to dangerous locations in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka
Prefecture, measures to prevent mass failure and sediment outflow into downflow areas such as
preparing erosion control dams and sand basins are implemented with the goal of preventing
disasters such as debris-avalanches originating in mountainous areas.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Promotion of Establishing
Facilities to Prevent Debrisavalanche Disasters
Accompanying Mass Failureb)

Appropriate Management Such as Protection Forests Guarding Against Landslides

 Implementing Body
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture Summary
The organizations protect citizens’ lives and financial property from disasters originating inmountainous areas and promote appropriate forest management such as protection forests guarding
against landslides.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Appropriate Management
Such as Protection Forests
Guarding Against Landslides

216

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondD) Measures against Earthquakesa)Inspection and Correction of Shizuoka Prefecture Regional Disaster Management Plan Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
In fiscal 2011, Shizuoka Prefecture revised its area disaster prevention plans in accordance withthe drafting of the “Fujinokuni Danger Management Plan,” and reorganized Fujisan volcano
measures into “Volcano Measures Part 2.” In light of the Fujisan Wide Area Volcanic Evacuation
Plan drafted in Fiscal 2014 by the Fujisan Volcano Disaster Prevention Measures Committee, theprefecture issued corrections relating to evacuation methods by eruption state and level.
By reviewing the Regional Disaster Management Plan through inspection and correction asneeded, it sets for presumptions such as disasters accompanying volcanic phenomena, disasterprevention plans (ordinary measures), and disaster and emergency measures plans, and strives tolessen damage accompanying volcanic phenomena through swift disaster response.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Inspection andCorrections to Prefecture
Regional Disaster
Prevention Plans

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

217

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondE) Wind and Water Damage Measuresa)River Reparations

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture implement river repairs and strive to lessen
flooding damage with the goal of improving downflow capabilities. Additionally, they strive tolessen flooding damage by partially dredging sand accumulated in riverbeds and raising levees thatare insufficiently high as emergency measures for the time being until full-scale river repair projects
are started.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Katsura River
Adjustments
Studies, Survey Work,
Drafting of Project
PlantsSurvey of
Implementing Designand Location
Location
Indemnification andConstruction
Shinnasho River Projects
Discussion on
Measures to Lessen
Flooding Damage
Partial River
Dredging and Levee
Raising218

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondb)River Expansion, Soil Erosion Control Preparations, and Land Improvement Projects in the
Areas around the East Fuji Maneuver Fields

 Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Shizuoka Prefecture both improves class A rivers and prepares soil erosion control facilities suchas groundsel and revetments work to prevent landslide disasters as measures against flooding owing
to the increase in flow volume accompanying the disrepair of the East Fuji Maneuver Fields.
Additionally, it also prepares erosion and flood control dams and land improvement facilities inorder to prevent damage such as flooding, landslides, and decrease in water holding capacity
originating through use of the training grounds.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Expanding River Size
Around East Fuji
Training Grounds
Preparing Soil Erosion
Control Around East Fuji
Training Grounds
Projects to Improve Land
Around East Fuji
Training Grounds

F)

Volcano Accident Measuresa)Promotion of Enlightenment for Preventing Forest Damage and Volcano Incident Prevention

 Implementing Body
Forestry Agency, Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
The prefecture sets forth a volcano incident prevention period from February to March, when
there are multiple volcanic incidents, and requests that municipalities, fire prevention associations,forestry associations, and other such related organizations collaborate in volcanic incident
prevention. Public notices are issued and preventative and initial extinguishing equipment isprepared for communication and enlightenment of the event.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Volcanic Incident
Prevention Measures

219

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondb)Forest Preservation Inspection

 Implementing Body
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Municipalities, Forestry Cooperatives and Forest
Owners, etc.
 Summary
The organizations work on patrol activities and prevent forest damage before it occurs, centeredmainly on forests in areas where there is a risk of forest fires and other forest damage.
Additionally, they have been appointing forest preservation inspectors and are engaged in
inspection activities such as guidance on handling flammable materials to prevent forest fires, fires,wind and water damage, wildlife damage, and other damage to discover and report them at an earlystage. However, starting in 2015 they have replaced these original inspectors by installing forest
preservation promoters and forest preservation inspection guides, who work to understand actual
forest damage and monitor forest pollution in addition to inspection activities, in order to secure andcultivate those responsible for inspection activities and ensure a high standard of project benefits. In
so doing, they strive to both understand disaster information more precisely and work to enhancedisaster measures and informational diffusion and education.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Forest Preservation
Inspection Activitiesc)

Prevention of the Spread of Fire during Prescribed Burning Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, etc.
 SummaryIn municipalities that have locations where grass burning takes place, ordinances regarding firestarting are enacted, and fire belt facilities and systems for the placement and roles of those involved
in fire starting work as well as standards for determining when work should be stopped have been
set forth, and there are measures in place to stop the spread of fire. Going forward, the organizations
will prevent the spread of fire to surrounding areas based on work guidance outlines and safetymeasure manuals.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Measures to Prevent the
Spread of Fire Due to
Grass Burning

220

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

D.

Response to Visitor/Tourism Pressures

1) Direction of Project Implementation
Related personnel share an understanding of the basic thought and direction of visitor managementin Fujisan. In particular, appropriate measures are taken to ensure the safety of climbers who visit
mainly in the summer season, to mitigate traffic congestion, and to treat waste and human waste. Efforts
will also be made to inform visitors of rules and raise awareness of appropriate manners with a view to
reducing impacts and burdens on the property to the maximum extent possible.
2) Project SummaryA) Fujisan Visitor Managementa)Research on carrying capacities and determination of indicators
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of theEnvironment
 Summary
Visitor management strategy drafted by the Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council in 2014 set
forth “desired style of Fujisan ascents” with the goal of managing visitors, and in order toaccomplish the content thereof, perform study and research centered on carrying capacities for theupper access routes (fifth station and higher) and determine multiple indicators from a variety ofangles based on the results thereof, and monitor the status of implementing ideal standards andmeasures determine those indicators.
Going forward, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will be the focus, and whileworking to exchange information with the Agency for Cultural Affairs and Ministry of theEnvironment, will continue to hold climber movement studies (GPS studies) and surveys in thethree years from 2015 to 2017, and hold studies and research centered on “carrying capacities forthe upper access routes”. Based on the results thereof, the Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council
will establish ideal standards by index for multiple indicators based on various angles, including thenumber of climbers on each ascending route per day by July 2018 (the month when the mountainopens to climbers).
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Decision on Visitor
Management Systems< Studies and Research >Research on carrying
capacities / determinationof indicators

221 Determination ofindicators by FujisanWorld Heritage Council(by July 2018)

b)

Considering and Providing Information on What Appropriate Climbing of Fujisan Should Be
 Implementing Body
Council for Promoting Proper use of Fujisan
 Summary
The Council for Promoting Proper use of Fujisan promotes the consideration and information
provision of what appropriate climbing of Fujisan should be from the perspective of using nationalparks through means such as considering what climber monitoring necessary for implementing
visitor management strategy should look like.
In addition to opening the Fujisan Official Site, which distributes information necessary for
climbing Fujisan such as equipment and manners, it also drafted Guidelines for Securing Safety
While Climbing Fujisan, which strongly requests that those wishing to climb in non-summer periods
without making complete preparations refrain from doing so and that they submit a climbing plan
document, and widely distributes these guidelines.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Consideration andProvision of Information
Regarding What
Appropriate Climbing ofFujisan Should Look Like

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond Opening of Fujisan Official Site
 Drafting of Guidelines to Secure Safety
 Revision to Guidelines to Secure Safety Consideration of What Climber Monitoring Needed for Visitor
Management Should Look Like

222B) Climber and Visitor Safety Measuresa)

Maintenance and Repair of Ascending Routes
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
The prefectures have staff hold patrols before the mountain opens and during the mountainclimbing season with the goals of maintaining ascending routes, which are managed as prefecturalroads, and securing climber safety.
If any issues such as damage to mountain paths or signs are found during patrols, they are fixed
on the spot to secure climber safety. If on-the-spot repairs are difficult, safe measures are taken to
ensure no ill effects on climbing, and contractors will be quickly contacted and a request for repairs
will be made.
Since Fujisan was registered as a world cultural heritage site in 2013, both prefectures haveincreased the number of mountain paths patrol by staff in prediction of an increase in the number ofclimbers.
Going forward, mountain paths maintenance and management will give consideration to thenatural environment and views, set the maintenance of gravels roads as a base, and patrols andrepairs will be undertaken to secure climber safety.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Maintenance and Repairof Ascending Routes

Mountain Paths Patrols

223

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondb)Maintenance and Repair of Summit Circuit Paths
 Implementing Body
Ministry of the Environment
 Summary
The ministry has staff hold patrols before the mountain opens and during the mountain climbing
season with the goals of maintaining summit circuit paths and securing climber safety. If any issues
such as damage to mountain paths or signs are found, safe measures are taken to ensure no ill effects
on climbing, and contractors will be quickly contacted and a request for repairs will be made.
Going forward, summit circuit paths maintenance and management will give consideration to thenatural environment and views, set the maintenance of the current condition as a base, and patrols
and repairs will be undertaken to secure climber safety.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Maintenance and Repair
of Paths

Path Patrols

224

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

c)Provision of Information Related to Safe Climbing On-site Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, Fujisan Safety Guidance Center
Operation Committee Summary
These organizations have established systems to implement safety and security measures such asproviding guidance to climbers who have not made appropriate preparations and information on
surrounding facilities to visitors, including foreigners, each day during the summer climbing period
at fifth station on each ascending route.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

Fujisan Navigator, Fujisan
Ranger Placement andActivities
Establishment andOperation of Fujisan
Safety Guidance Center< Picture of Fujisan Navigators and Activities of Fujisan Rangers >

225

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

d)Establishment and Operation of First-aid Stations
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujiyoshida City, Fujinomiya City, Fujisan Eighth
Station Fujiyoshida First-aid Station Operation Committee Summary
The organizations have established first aid stations at Fujinomiya entrance eighth station andYoshida entrance seventh and eighth stations for the purposes of medical treatment for climbers inthe summer season, and doctors and support staff are stationed from late July to mid-August to
provide medical aid to climbers.
[First-aid Station Periods of Operation]

Fujinomiya Entrance Eighth Station
Yoshida Entrance Seventh Station
Yoshida Entrance Eighth Station2013
25 days
38 days
41 days2014
25 days
38 days
36 days2015
29 days
38 days
39 days ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Establishment andOperation of First Aid
Stations
Subsidies for First-aid
Station Operation Costs

Subsidies for medical personnel costs and travel expenses[Picture of First-aid Station]

226

Long term
2018 and beyonde)Promotion of Measures to Prevent Mountain Area Disasters and Accidents Before They Occur Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture Mountainous Area Disaster
Prevention Measures Committee SummaryRelated organizations work together to prevent climbers from encountering disasters or accidents
and work to provide education on stopping such mountainous area incidents through means such as
gathering information on preventing mountainous area disasters, establishing temporary dispatch
offices and guidance offices, and holding accident prevention patrols.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Promotion of Measures toPrevent Mountain Area
Disasters and Accidents
Before They Occur

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

[Picture of Mountainous Area Disaster Prevention Education] [A Rescue Party]

227

Long term
2018 and beyondC) Measures to Reduce Traffic Congestiona)

Implementation of Traffic Control

 Implementing Body
National Government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, Related
Organizations, etc.
 Summary
The organizations enact personal vehicle regulations in the summer climbing season at the
Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Yoshida entrances in order to secure safe, comfortable travel for Fujisan
visitors with no traffic jams and preserve Fujisan’s environment.
Going forward, conferences involving related organizations will consider the period of
regulations for the following year based on the status of the measures in the current year.
[Implementation of Personal Vehicle Regulations]
Fujisan Skyline(Fujinomiya)
Fuji Azami Line
(Subashiri)
Fuji Subaru Line
(Yoshida)

2011
26 days2012
34 days2013
52 days2014
63 days2015
63 days

26 days

34 days

37 days

40 days47 days

15 days

15 days

31 days

53 days

53 days ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015






Implementation of Traffic
Extension of Regulation Period
Controlin Stages

228

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

b)Recommendations for Climbing from the Mountain Foot Implementing Body
Fujiyoshida City Summary
Fujiyoshida City both increases interest and understanding of Fujisan’s history and promotes the“Oshi” guide and climbing from the mountain foot, which connects Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengenjinja Shrine and the Yoshida Ascending Route, through providing information via pamphlets. This isdone by setting up guide signs detailing the origin of mountain huts along the Yoshida Ascending
Route below fifth station that are currently not in use and providing informational areas and rest
areas for climbers and visitors.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Preparations Surrounding
the Yoshida Ascending
Route (Setting Up Signs)

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond Prepared in 2013

Setting Up and Operationof Informational Areas
and Rest Areas
Provision of Information
Via Pamphletsc)Gururi Fujisan Scenic Roads Implementing Body
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture, Municipal Governments, etc.
 Summary
In line with the registration of Fujisan as a world heritage site in June 2013, the organizations
drafted maps with recommended routes so that visitors can make trips around and enjoy Fujisan andits component parts, and have made a homepage called “Fujisan Long Travel Trails.” In February
2014, scenic Fujisan spots and route safety were verified and republished under the new name
“Gururi Fujisan Trails.”
They will also continue to consider methods of how to appeal the courses. Also, they will
collaborate with the Gururi Fujisan Scenic Roads initiative by the national government and NPOs
and distribute related information.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Information Distribution
and Collaboration withRelated Organizations

229

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

d)Promotion of Excursions Utilizing Pilgrimage Routes

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Municipalities, Private Organizations, etc.
 Summary
The organizations utilize identified or presumed pilgrimage routes based on the results of related
survey and research; set up model courses for traveling around not just mountain paths but shrines,
the five lakes, and other sacred sites at the foot of the mountain; and work to establish Fujisan
excursions that include component parts at the base in order to have climbers and visitors
understand the relationship with component parts.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Surveys and Monitoring
Tours Related to Course
Setting
Model Course Setting andUtilization

D) Trash and Waste Measuresa)

Cleaning activities in the Fujisan Mountain Area

 Implementing Body
National Government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipal Governments,
Private Organizations, Volunteers
 Summary
The organizations continuously hold cleaning activities that also improve awareness of reducing
environmental load and preservation. And the organizations are involved in measures to improve thewaste situation with regard to the surroundings of component parts like the Fuji Five Lakes andOshino Hakkai, as well as mountain along mountain climbing paths alongside roads surrounding thefoot of Fujisan. Additionally, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture support the activities oforganizations that undertake cleaning activities.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Cleaning Activities in the
Fujisan Mountain Area

230

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondb)Prevention of Illegal Dumping of Waste in the Mountain Foot Area

 Implementing Body
National government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, Private
Organizations, Citizens, etc.
 Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and municipalities unite in enacting patrols, while
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture work to prevent illegal dumping of waste before it
occurs, discover it at an early stage, and prevent expansion of the illegal dumping of waste at thefoot of Fujisan by means of waste monitoring personnel and monitoring cameras. Additionally,
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture subsidize removal costs incurred by non-profit
organizations that remove industrial waste illegally dumped in the heritage site area.
Furthermore, Shizuoka Prefecture introduced a patrol car system, distributes stickers to be placedon vehicles saying “Currently monitoring to prevent the illegal dumping of waste in forests,” andcontrol illegal dumping of waste in forests with the understanding and cooperation of residents inthe area at the foot of Fujisan.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Patrols/Monitoring
Activities/On-site Survey
Placement of Waste
Monitoring Personnel
Placement of Monitoring
CamerasSubsidies for Industrial
Waste Removal Costs
Forest Patrol Car System(Shizuoka Prefecture)

231

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondE) Human Waste Measuresa)Installation and Management of Environmentally Sound Toilets

 Implementing Body
Ministry of the Environment, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, Private
Organizations
 Summary
Installation of environmentally sound bio-toilets were completed at all mountain huts above fifth
station by fiscal 2006, and the leakage of human waste into the mountain face is being prevented.
Additionally, post-installation, continuous efforts are made to understand the operation and usage
status, and toilet installers appropriately maintain and manage them.
Further, the Ministry of the Environment installed environmentally sound public toilets at threelocations, including Fujisan’s summit, and appropriately maintains and manages them with thecooperation of the prefectures and municipalities.
As ten years have passed since these environmentally sound toilets have been installed, theministry, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and others are proceeding with discussions on
disposal and management methods so that appropriate maintenance and management continues.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Installation ofEnvironmentally Sound
Toilets

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
Installation Completed by 2006

Appropriate Maintenanceand Management ofEnvironmentally Sound
toilets
Discussions on Disposal
and Management
Methods

232

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondF) Installation of Utility Facilitiesa)Unification of Guidance Signs on Fujisan Ascending Routes

 Implementing Body
Ministry of the Environment, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities Summary
In 2009, the Fujisan Sign Concerned Parties Committee (currently Council for Promoting Properuse of Fujisan), comprised of the Ministry of the Environment, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture, municipalities, tourism organizations and mountain hunt associations, was established todeal with lost climbers; aging signs; and the increase in foreign climbers, and in March 2010 drafted
Comprehensive Guidelines for Signs on Fujisan. The committee improved information signs byunifying designs and place names, employing associated pictograms, and providing information infour languages, and fixed up informational signs from fifth station to the summit. Going forward,
the committee will verify the effects of these reorganized signs at the Council for Promoting Properuse of Fujisan and will consider improving signs as needed.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Unifying Information
Signs on Fujisan
Ascending Routes

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond Completed in 2011

Improvements inInformational Signsb)

Viewpoint and “Ochudo” Route Maintenance Implementing Body
Ministry of the Environment
 Summary
To let more people know about the charm of Fujisan, the world heritage site, the Ministry of theEnvironment selects Fujisan viewpoints in major places and viewpoints in Fuji-Hakone-Izu
National park and maintains viewpoint facilities and signs therein. Additionally, with regard to“Ochudo” routes near fifth station areas in Fujisan, they maintain signs in the area from the Subaru
Line fifth station to Oniwa.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Selection of Viewpoints
and Establishment ofViewpoint Facilities and
Signs
Maintenance of Ochudo
Signs

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond Drafting of Viewpoint Maintenance Basic Plan Start of Operation at Sankoda
 Start of Operation at Nakanokura Pass
 Drafting of Fujisan Walking Path Maintenance Basic Plan Start of Operation

233G) National Park Plan Inspection and Revision of Management and Operation Plansa)National Park Plan Inspection and Revision of Management and Operation Plans

 Implementing Body
Ministry of the Environment
 Summary
In light of the registration of Fujisan as a world heritage site, the ministry utilizes the Council for
Promoting Proper use of Fujisan and is proceeding with inspection of park plans in the Fujisan
region of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National park and revisions to management and operation plans while
securing the consent of Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and municipalities.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Inspection of Park Plans
Drawing-out of Issues

Revision of Management
and Operation Plans

Inspection Work Communication of Revisions to the Scope
Revision Work

H) Introduction of the Fujisan Conservation Donation (User Fee System)a)Introduction and Implementation of the Fujisan Conservation Donation

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
A user fee system was introduced in summer 2013 on a trial bases to aid in environmental
preservation and climber safety measures on Fujisan. Starting in summer 2014, the Fujisan
Conservation Donation, which seeks climber cooperation as capital for holding projects required topreserve the Fujisan environment and secure climber safety, were fully introduced to promote themaintenance of the sacred area of Fujisan.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Discussions on What theUser Fee System Should
Look Like
Full-scale Implementationof User Fee System

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

 Societal Testing Levying (During Open Periods)/Project Appropriation

234

Long term
2018 and beyond

(2) Restoration and Improvement of Individual Component Parts, Constituent Elements, and Views
A. Project Direction
Based on the two aspects of Fujisan as a “sacred place” and a “source of artistic inspiration” that
represent the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan, the projects for repair, restoration, improvement,
and management are to be implemented in order to maintain the authenticity in terms of “design andform”, “materials and substance”, “location and setting”, “spirit”, etc. of the component parts, constituent
elements, and specific features contained therein as well as the integrity of the excellent views, from theperspectives of “places of worship-ascent and pilgrimage” and “viewpoints and views”, respectively
corresponding to the two aspects of Fujisan.
B. Objective and Summary of Individual Projects
A) Preservation and Maintenance of Component Parts and Constituent Elements (Overall)a)Measures to protect buildings from fires and earthquakes

 Implementing Body
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities,
Property Owners, Property Administrators
 SummaryWith regard to national and prefectural designated buildings related to the world heritage site of
Fujisan, the organizations are involved in disaster prevention, disaster recovery, and securing the
lives and physical safety of those in public facilities according to the Agency for Cultural Affairs
Disaster Prevention Plan drafted by Agency for Cultural Affairs and manuals drafted by Shizuoka
Prefecture and municipalities, as well as preparing systems to check component parts and disasterstatus after confirm visitor safety.
Additionally, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, andmunicipalities provide subsidies for the maintenance and management of fire prevention facilities
operated by owners and/or administrators.
Shizuoka Prefecture started up a cultural property rescue network organization in 2011, andstarting in 2012 trained cultural property rescue support staff as personnel with knowledge ofcultural property protection to expand rescue systems.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Disaster Prevention Facility
Improvement

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
Completed

Subsidies for the
Maintenance andManagement of Disaster
Prevention Facilities
Cultural Property Rescue
Network
Training on Collecting
Information on Cultural
Property DisastersTraining of Cultural
Property Rescue Support
Staff

235

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondb)Patrolling of Component Parts and Constituent Elements

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture SummaryComponent parts and constituent elements such as buildings will be patrolled by the Cultural
Properties Protection Instructors commissioned by Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture.
They inspect the alterations to the existing state without permission, damage, vandalism, etc.; andbased on the result provide guidance and advice to property owners concerning the preservation andmanagement of the property.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Cultural Properties
Protection Instructor
Patrolsc)

Technical Assistance for the Preservation and Management of the Property

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture has professional and technical staff with a high degree of preservation andmanagement skills stationed to provide appropriate technical assistance on various projects
conducted by the owners and local governments that are designated as Custodial Bodies for
management, improvement, promotion, and utilization.
Shizuoka Prefecture trains cultural property structure supervisors who preform roles such as
assistance in applications for registering cultural properties, structure management, basic
preparatory diagnostics, and emergency measures for cultural structures during earthquakes.
Sessions have been held since fiscal 2010, and as of April 2015 79 people are registered as Shizuoka
cultural property structure supervisors. In fiscal 2015, the prefecture will continue to trainsupervisors with the cooperation of NPOs.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Technical Assistance fromSpecialists andTechnicians
Training Shizuoka
Prefecture Cultural
Property Structure
Supervisors

236

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondB) Fujisan Mountain Areaa)Consideration for Scenery on Yoshida Ascending Route Implementing Body
Yamanashi Pref.
 Summary
The prefecture discusses methods for repairing mountain paths that are harmonious with theenvironment from the dual perspectives of controlling ascending route erosion/natural flora
devastation and securing the safety of climbers, as well as considers test construction to repair
rockfall protection walls and other such structures in order to maintain harmony with thesurrounding landscape.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Maintenance and Repairof Ascending Routes andExploration of VisualHarmonization Methods
for Artificial Structures
Maintenance and Repairof Ascending Routes andTest Implementation ofVisual Harmonization
Methods for Artificial
Structures

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Verification of Test
Implementation
Maintenance and Repairof Ascending Routes and
Implementation of
Artificial Structures

237

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondb)Maintenance of Mountain Huts

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Mountain Hut Owners
 Summary
The Fujisan Sign Concerned Party Communication Committee, comprised of The Ministry of
the Environment, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, Tourism
Organizations, and Mountain Hut Associations, have improved sign design and display methods
based on the Comprehensive Fujisan Sign Guidelines it has drafted. Additionally, there are many
facilities that have left the feel of caves, the origin of mountain huts, as retaining walls on theexterior of the mountain huts.
Further, they communicate that mountain huts are areas of faith by means such as displaying
explanations of materials related to faith, such as the origin of mountain huts and Shinto altars thatremain inside.
Yamanashi Prefecture established a discussion committee comprised of specialists on topics suchas cultural properties and construction, turned landscape-related topics that should be taken into
consideration into rules, and is discussing drafting mountain hut landscaping policies in order toconstruct landscape forms in the future.
CategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Sign Improvement
Distributing Information
on Mountain Huts as Basefor Faith
Drafting of Landscape
Policies/Preparations
Based on the Policiesc) Drafting of Policies/Preparations Based on the Policies

Discussion on What Fifth Station of the World Cultural Heritage Site Fujisan Should Look
Like at Fujinomiya Entrance, Subashiri Entrance, and Gotemba Entrance Implementing Body
National Government, Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City, Gotemba City, Susono City,
Oyama Town
 Summary
Shizuoka Prefecture takes the helm in preparing a shared image of Fujinomiya, Subashiri, andGotemba fifth stations as the entrance to Fujisan, the world heritage site (philosophy, function, role,etc.) and secures the agreement of the concerned parties. Municipalities will proceed with discussing
and preparing plans and other measures based on the restrictions and characteristics of each entrance
based on the agreement on the discussions of what they should look like.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Discussions on what
Fujisan Fifth Station
Should Look Like
Drafting and
Implementation of Fifth
Station Preparation Plans(Municipalities)

238

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

d)Facilities at the Fifth Station of Fujinomiya Ascending Route Implementing Body
National Government, Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City Summary
In light of the agreement on discussions of what the world cultural heritage site Fujisan’s fifth
station should look like, the organizations are continuing deliberations and discussions between
Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City, and owners in order to perform landscaping that meets
outdoor view (coloration, etc.) standards set forth in laws and regulations such as the Natural Parks
Law and the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Deliberations andDiscussions on
Landscapinge)Facilities at the Fifth Station of Yoshida Ascending Route Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Municipalities, Related Organizations
 Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture has held deliberations with local parties of interest such as related
municipalities and fifth station facilities owners, as well as established a discussion committee
comprised of specialists in cultural properties, landscape, local planning, color planning, tourism
and more . In light of the fact that in the past, fifth station of the Yoshida Ascending Route wasreferred to as the "Tenchi no Sakai" (literally, border between Heaven and Earth), that it was a
critical place of faith at the border between the divine heavens and earth, and that it is a sport
connection where people with other people and roads with other roads met, Yamanashi Prefecture
and local parties of interest work together to engage in stage-based initiatives and summarize theFujisan Fourth and Fifth Stations Grand design, which sets forth what the Fuji Subaru Line Fourthand Fifth Stations should look like.
 ProcessCategory
FY
Future Vision of 4th and 5th
Stations

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium termLong term

20162018 or later Grand Design

Implementation of Medium
Term
Actionsfor
Improvement of Landscapes
Promotion of Long-term
Actions for the Realization of
Future Vision

239

2017

C) Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine Rear Shrine Repairs
 Implementing Body
Owner
 Summary
The rear shrine of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is a critical religious facility that is acore mountaintop worship site, and had a “Dainichido” hall up until the Edo Period. The current rearshrine is a building that had framework raising ceremonies for the main shrine and offering hall in1901 and for the prayer-giving hall and office in 1902.
In recent years the natural environment of the summit of Fujisan has had great influence and thebuildings have sustained severe damage, so Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is undergoing
repair work for the rear shrine for the five-year period starting in 2012.
In repairing the rear shrine, a survey was done to examine the building’s status and history, andan excavation survey was held on the foundation sections.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Office, Prayer-giving Hall
Repairs

Main Hall Repairs

Building-related Surveys

Building Foundation
Surveys

Rear Shrine Under Repair

Rear Shrine Main Hall Under Renovation

240D) Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine Repairs
 Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City Summary
Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine is a critical facility for Fujisan Faith, as it is a facility for people
to worship Fujisan from afar. From the prayer-giving space, it is possible to view the area with stoneslabs that form the prayer site and the wall of stones and space for giving prayer to Fujisan from afar.
The repairs shall be undertaken with the goal of preserving scenery within the shrine precincts andprotect these various religious facilities.
Additionally, building remnants and artifacts in Yamamiya Sengen-jinja Shrine extend outside
designated historic sites, so going forward excavation studies of the surrounding area will be held,concrete aspects of historic sites will be clarified, and discussion on additionally designating historicsites and properly maintaining them will be discussed.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Maintenance of Utility
Facilities and Informational
Signs
Maintenance of Prayergiving Space
Survey and Improvement ofRelated Facilities on Shrine
Precincts
Survey and Improvement ofShrine Surroundings

241

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

E)

Improvement of the compound of Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City Summary
The Dainichido Hall of Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine is a critical facility for Fuji Shugen
asceticism, and preservation and repair work had been undertaken as it is a building style remaining
from the Edo period. The Dainichido Hall is where statues of Dainichi Nyorai and En no Gyoja areenshrined, and they also function as facilities for worshiping these images.
Also remaining on the grounds are a place for cold water absolutions, fire altars, Ryuzu lakes,
remains of a shrine, and other concrete objects that reveal aspects of the history of Fuji Shugen
asceticism. Surveys of these places are being undertaken along with appropriate improvements asphysical representations of Fuji Shugen asceticism.
Additionally, the former Murayama Village, which has remains of the three Murayama pilgrims
and is located near Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine, is a representation of a special prayer space as avillage related to Shugen asceticism. Going forward, the organizations will promote excavation andother surveys to clarify aspects of the village, and will improve the greater area with a focus on theshrine itself.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Utility Facilities,
Informational Signs, etc.

Dainichido Preservation and
Improvement
Survey and Improvement ofRelated Facilities on Shrine
Precincts
Improvement of Shrine
Surroundings

Murayama Sengen-jinja Shrine Pre-Dainichido Repairs

Post-repairs

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F)

Fuji Five Lakes
 Implementing Body
National Government, Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minobu Town,
Yamanakako Village, Local Residents and Businesses, etc.
 Summary
The organizations hold Tomorrow’s Fuji Five Lakes Creation Conferences and draft usage
methods and landscaping rules worthy of a world heritage site.
It has become obligatory to submit sailing forms each year in advance and display a sticker
proving that the forms have been submitted so that the organizations can properly understand theactual status of boat movement on Fuji’s five lakes, particularly Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake
Yamanakako. These trends in ships movement are utilized as fundamental materials for drafting
rules in the Tomorrow’s Fuji Five Lakes Creation Conferences.
Additionally, Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujikawaguchiko Town, and Yamanakako Village provide
subsidies for landscape projects held by local residents and businesses.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Holding Tomorrow’s Fuji
Five Lakes Creation
Conferences
Obligatory Submission of
Sailing Forms in Advanceand Display of Proof that
Sailing Forms Have Been
Submitted

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
 2011 Conference Obligatory in 2014

Subsidies for VisualLandscape Projects Held By
Residents and Businesses

243

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondG) Oshino Hakkai Springsa)Improvement of the environment of Oshino Hakkai Springs and the surrounding area

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Oshino Village, Local Residents and Businesses SummaryIn addition to placing power lines below grounds and moving utility poles to protect the scenic
landscape from the Oshino Hakkai Springs to Fujisan, the organizations improve the landscape ofstructures such as buildings and protective fences around rivers, and plant greenery along riversides
to create an excellent landscape in the area surrounding Oshino Hakkai springs.
Additionally, Yamanashi Prefecture and Oshino Village provide subsidies for landscape projects
held by residents and businesses.
 Process
Short term
(implemented)

Category
Year

2013

2014

Medium term

2015

2016

2017

Long term
2018 andbeyondRemoval of Above-GroundUtility
Poles,
Discolored
Asphalt
Pavement,andRenewal of Lighting
Environmental Improvement,
Installation of Signs, and VisualHarmonizationofPublicFacilities around Springs
Renewal of River Protection
FencesandLandscaping
Plantation of Trees on theRiverside
Assistanceto
VisualHarmonization
Projects
Implemented by Residents andBusinessesb)

Maintenance of Water Level and Quality

 Implementing Body
Oshino Village
 SummaryIn addition to periodically measuring water level and quality in Oshino Hakkai, the village
studies residential water intake and household public sewage connection status in residential areas
around the lakes, and works to maintain the lakes’ water levels and quality.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Study of Water Level andQuality of Oshino Hakkai
Study of Water Intake
Level in Areas
Surrounding Oshino
Hakkai244

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondH) Shiraito no Taki Waterfalls

 Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya City Summary
Fujinomiya City takes the center stage in eliminating manmade structures that impede the scenic
landscapes of the Shiraito no Taki waterfalls, works to maintain and revive scenic landscapes
formed from Fujisan and the waterfalls, and performs holistic landscape improvement that enables
viewers to feel their history as a spot for pilgrimage and training related to the Fujisan faith.
Additionally, the organizations work to both improve paths and viewpoints that secure excellent
views of Fujisan and the waterfalls in order to improve a scenic landscape that takes into accountvisitor safety and comfort. Going forward, they will continue to remove utility poles and power linesthat obstruct scenic views.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Removal and Relocation ofStores at the Waterfall’s
Basin
Improvement of Waterfall
Basin Surroundings

Guidance Facilities,
Informational Signs, etc.

Installation of viewing
platform

Removal of utility poles andelectric wires

After removal of buildings and visual
harmonization

Buildings on the waterfall basin

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I)

Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove
Shizuoka Prefecture protects the universal value of Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove and drafts
plans to preserve it for future generations while utilizing it. Through appropriately preserving thevast greenery of the grove, the beautiful sandbanks, and scenic views that incorporate Fujisan. The
city will protect Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, polish its beauty, widely communicate its worth,and carry on the local culture that has protect its beautiful scenery.
The preservation policy sets forth three topics--preservation of the pine grove, preservation of thesandbanks, and preservation of scenic views--and the city will implement preservation measuresthrough working together with Shizuoka Prefecture and related organizations.
Additionally, the utilization policy includes three topics--visitor management strategy, risk
management strategy, and interpretation strategy--and the city will actualize measures worthy of aworld heritage site that take balance between preservation and utilization into consideration.

a)Improvement of Seaside Landscapes Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
In fiscal 2013, Shizuoka Prefecture established the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Hakusha
Seisho (White Sand, Green Pines) Preservation Techniques Committee, which in 2014 set forthlong-term goal for seasides that maintain sandy beaches without relying on structures. The
committee drafted measures to improve beaches and switch to L-shape dam facilities that take thelandscapes of the four main breakwater dams into consideration based on survey through various
methods such as simulations.
Starting in 2015, the committee has begun work on the two of the four dams that haveparticularly large scenic impediments to improve the landscape and restore the beaches at an earlystage. The other two dams will be switching to L-shaped facilities basically, as plans will be
reviewed based on the results of improving the first two.
Additionally, the prefecture established the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Landscape
Improvement Technique Follow-up Conference in 2015, which verifies the effects of measures
based on the monitoring plans and reviews accommodative plans, and also hosts the Shimizu
Beachside Erosion Measures Discussion Committee, which tests measures against erosion on the
Shimizu beach and reviews related measures.
In implementing and promoting these measures, the conferences and committees verify theeffectiveness of the measures each year and review accommodative plans in light of the results ofevaluating monitored categories set forth in the monitoring plans, such as beachside sand level,width, seaside and seaside forms, and beachside structures from the five perspectives of protection,
landscape, facilities, usage, and environment.

246 Process
CategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Decision on Measures

Discussion of Landscape
Improvement MeasuresDiscussion Via Simulations

Discussion of Measures
Mihonomatsubara Pine
Tree Grove Hakusha
Seisho (White Sand, Green
Pines) Preservation
Techniques Committee

Shimizu Beachside
Erosion Measures
Discussion Committee

Discussions Amongst Experts

Discussions with Experts and Local Representatives

Implementation ofLandscape Improvement
MeasuresSwitching of Dams 1 and 2/ Switching of Dams 3 and 4

Improvements in Seaside
Preservation Facilities

Continuous Implementation until Beaches Naturally Resorted(Essentially 50,000 m3/year)

Sand Replenishment

Measurements, Photographs, Facility Integrity Survey

Monitoring
Mihonomatsubara Pine
Tree Grove Landscape
Improvement TechniqueFollow-up Conference

Drafting of Monitoring Plans

Shimizu Beachside
Erosion Measures
Discussion Committee

Verification of Monitoring Results, Review of Accommodative Plans

Discussions on Erosion Measures, Verification of Monitoring Results< Picture of Landscape Improvements on the Shimizu Beachside (Miho Area) >< Current State >< L-shaped Protruding Dams 20 Years Later >

247

b)

Pine Grove Preservation

 Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City Summary
Shizuoka Prefecture holds the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Preservation Techniques
Conference to preserve a pine grove worthy of a world cultural heritage site and to carry it on for the
future. It creates systems and people to protect, grow, and utilize the groves; improves the pine tree
life cycle; and implements basic measures for lessening damage from pine wilt disease are madeconcrete based on the conference’s proposals, and Shizuoka Prefecture works together and divides
duties with Shizuoka City.
Additionally, Shizuoka City drafts the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Management Plan,
which reflects these proposals, and cooperates with local residents to promote grove preservation
measures.
Going forward, Shizuoka Prefecture and Shizuoka City will work closely together and cooperatewith local residents to firmly implement comprehensive grove preservation measures based on the
Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Preservation Techniques Conference’s proposals. They will
work toward appropriate preservation and management by restoring tree vigor, especially of theMihonomatsubara pine tree grove’s symbolic the "Feather Robe" pine tree.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Measure Consideration,
Plan Drafting

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove
Preservation Techniques Conference

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Implementation of Measures Based on the Plans; Study,
Evaluation, and Improvement/Verification Monitoring of Current
State (Accommodative Management)

Drafting Basic Management Plan

Creating Systems andPersonnel
Preservation Center
Functions

Enhancing Functions

EstablishmentConsent Building

Cultivating Personnel and Expanding Activities

Personnel Creation

Management System

Drafting and Implementation ofManagement Manual

Database of Individual Pines

Growing Environment
Improvements
Sweeping and Cleaning of Fallen Leaves, Removal of Rotting Leaves

Soil Creation

Testing, Verification, and Development of Soil Improvement Materials
Drafting of Pine Grove Density
Management Policy

Healthy Pine Grove
GrowthThe "Feather Robe" pinetree Vigor Restoration

Pine Grove Density Management

Boardwalk Improvements

Expansion of Protected Area
Easing of Boardwalk
Improvement Solidification

Study and Implementation or Soil Improvement andMonitoring Methods

Chemical Spraying Pest Control (Goal: 2 bottles/ha or fewer)

Early Lessening of Pine
Wilt Disease Damage

Path Improvements

Aim to Decrease Dependence on
Chemicals

Development of Resistant Japanese Black Pines that Can Continue the Tree Forms
Characteristic of Miho

248

c)

Measures to Make Roads Free from Utility Poles Implementing Body
Shizuoka City Summary
As initiatives to improve the landscape around Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, the city will
implement short term measures such as removal of overhead electric wires which cross the MihoKomagoe prefectural road that provides access to the grove and whose scenic view of Fujisan isobstructed by the utility poles and powerlines along the road. In the medium term, Shizuoka City
will remove utility poles in tandem with the widening of the road.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Removal of Overhead
Electric Wires Traversing
the Road

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
Construction to Remove
Overhead Crossing Lines

Removal of Utility Poles in
Tandem with the Wideningof Roads to Four-lane
Roads
Changes in Decisions,
Acquisition of Project
Authorization, Backup
Plans, Deliberations
with Related
Organizations
Detailed Design,
Acquisition of Land,
Road Construction

249

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

d)Visitor and Interpretation Measures

 Implementing Body
Shizuoka City Summary
Shizuoka City has progressed with discussions on projects related to the preservation andutilization of the Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove after registration as a world cultural heritage site,and has instituted tour bus travel controls to the Kami no Michi road, which stretches from Mihojinja Shrine to the "Feather Robe" pine tree, as well as relocation of tour bus parking areas andimprovements to public toilets accompanying the same from the perspective of lessening the impact
of increased visitor numbers and improving the surrounding environment.
Additionally, it has promoted projects related to the preservation and utilization of the
Outstanding Universal Value and charm of Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove such as theestablishment of the Hagoromo Information Plaza “Mihonavi” as a provisional guidance facility forcommunicating the same in December 2013.
Going forward, the city is planning to establish the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Visitor
Center (provisional name), which carries on the functions of Mihonavi as a base to communicate theappeal and value of Mihonomatsubara pine tree grove, gather many people so they can interact, andcreate a base for continuing this on into the future, within Shimizu Hagoromo Park.
Additionally, accompanying the setting up of the Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grove Visitor
Center (provisional name), discussions will be held on what the multi-purpose plaza and kiosks
should be, as well as enhancing soft measures such as supporting the cultivation of volunteer guides.
Further, it will implement items such as tours that travel around other locations in the Miho
Peninsula in order to both lessen visitor concentration in Miho-jinja Shrine, the "Feather Robe" pinetree, the Kami no Michi road, and Haguruma Shrine and enhance visits and leisure in the Miho
Peninsula.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Tourism Bus Travel
Controls, Relocation ofParking Areas, etc.

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
Parking Area Relocation

Basic Conception

Visitor Center
Improvements

Medium term
2016

2017

Travel Controls

DesignConstruction Work

Discussions on Improving the Multi-purpose Plaza

Discussion on Measures

Cultivating Volunteer
Guides

Cultivation and Support

Circular Tour Projects

250

Long term
2018 and beyond

J)

Scenic Viewpoint Preservation Measuresa)

Maintenance and Improvement of Forest Landscapes through Forest Improvement such as
Thinning

 Implementing Body
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Municipalities, Forest
Associations, etc.
 Summary
In order to maintain the continued display of the forest’s multi-faceted functions and create good
forest landscapes, the organizations thin and restore landscapes by logging around forests in the
Fujisan area and areas surrounding roads that access component parts, and undertake forest
improvement measures such as thinning around scenic spots and work to maintain and improvelandscapes around scenic spots to secure views of Fujisan.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Forest Improvement suchas Thinning
Critical Landscape
Loggings(Shizuoka Prefecture)
Forest Landscape
Improvements such as
Scenic Logging(Yamanashi Prefecture)

251

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

(3) Opening of the Property to the Public and UtilizationA.

Direction of Project Implementation
There is a need for local residents to accurately understand the Outstanding Universal Value of
Fujisan and to communicate this to visitors so that it can be steadfastly carried over to the next
generation. In order to achieve this, the governments need to provide information effectively andsupport the voluntary activities of local residents. In light of this, the facilities for promotion andutilization will be mobilized to provide learning opportunities and carry out daily information provision
activities.
Further research on the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan will be conducted and the results
will be made public for information purposes.
In order to ensure the safety and convenience for tourists from within Japan and other countries andto conserve the surrounding environment in orderly and good condition, the selection and advertisementof model courses and the training of guides will be done.

B.

Objective and Summary of Individual Projects
A) Comprehensive academic research on Fujisan Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal governments.
 Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture, since 2008, has started a comprehensive research on Fujisan from theperspectives of history, worship, and art under the "Yamanashi Prefecture Fujisan Comprehensive
Academic Research Committee", making efforts to collect, inventory, and enrich the relatedmaterials. In addition, as an awareness-raising activity using its research results, an explanatory
meeting for local residents is organized at least once a year.
Shizuoka Prefecture commenced a survey of the Subashiri Ascending Route in 2015, drafts
medium-term survey and research plans, employs researchers, works together with municipalities
and research organizations, and maintains the establishment of survey and research systems.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Establishment of Survey
and Research Systems

Short term
Medium term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
 Committee Established in 2008 (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Employment of Researchers
System Establishment

 Committee Established in 2008 (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Studies and Research to
Identify Pilgrimage
RoutesSubashiri
Ascending Route
SurveyYoshida andFunatsu Ascending
Route Survey
Mountain Foot
Survey252

Long term
2018 and beyondB) Construction of Fujisan World Heritage Center Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture are proceeding with the construction of “FujisanWorld Heritage Center” to serve as a base for comprehensive preservation and management of
Fujisan and to handle the diverse needs of visitors to Fujisan. Additionally, this world heritage
center will establish a researcher-centric survey and research system for comprehensive examinationof topics such as the identification of pilgrimage routes, and both draft related plans with an eye
toward the long term and undertake academic surveys and research through working together withmuseums and related municipalities.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

Long term

20172018 and beyond

Display Plans
Basic and
Implementation Design
Construction and Display
Works
Project Development
 Completion (opening)

Yamanashi Pref.

 Completion

Shizuoka Pref.

C) Reimagining of Fujiyoshida City Museum of Local History
 Implementing Body
Fujiyoshida City Summary
Fujiyoshida City reimagined the Fujiyoshida City Museum of Local History into the FujisanMuseum in April 2015, and publicizes displays and distributes information mainly about Fujisan
faith through video exhibitions and display guides.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Fujisan Museum
Displays

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
 Opened

Exhibits and Lectures
Mainly about Fujisan
Faith

253

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyondD) Utilization of Promotion Facilitiesa)Distribution of Information through Working Together with Facilities around Fujisan Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Shizuoka Prefecture has communicated information about the cultural value of Fujisan startingin 2013 by working together with learning facilities around Fujisan in order to promote
understanding of Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal Value and of preservation and management.
Shizuoka Prefecture has communicated information about the cultural value of Fujisan starting in2013 by working together with learning facilities around Fujisan in order to promote understandingof Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal Value and of preservation and management. It shows freemovies introducing component parts and the cultural value of Fujisan at its World Heritage Site
Fujisan Information Distribution Station established with the cooperation of Fuji City; anddistributes information by digital signage on large display screens installed in seven locations,
including Fujisan Shizuoka Airport.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Establishment ofInformation Provision
CornerShort term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond Opening of World Heritage Site Fujisan Information Distribution Station
 Digital Signage Installation

Holding of Lectures
together with Facilities
surrounding Fujisan

254E) Collaboration with Local Residents and Popularization Activities
a)

Visiting Lectures and Seminars

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Municipal Governments Summary
Visiting lecturers to local elementary, middle, and high schools as well as to requestingorganizations to explain Fujisan’s nature and culture, basic knowledge about world heritage sites,
and initiatives toward world heritage site registration; to increase understanding and interest in
Fujisan; and to increase opportunities to bring the world heritage site Fujisan to coming generations.
Going forward, staff will be sent to elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as local regions
and businesses, to hold classes for children, students, and general citizens, thereby increasing
understanding and interest in Fujisan and carrying on its Outstanding Universal Value.

Kindergarten, Elementary,
Junior High, and HighSchools
General Citizens
Total

2011

2012

2013

2014

43 times/
4,005 people

36 times/
5,188 people

59 times/
6,693 people

47 times/
5,013 people

36 times/
2,191 people
79 times/
6,196 people

60 times/
3,576 people
96 times/
8,764 people

82 times/
4,229 people
141 times/
10,922 people

45 times/
2,028 people
92 times/
7,041 people ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Visiting Lectures and
Seminars

255

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

b)Holding of Public Courses with Cooperation of Universities in the Prefecture Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
In cooperation with universities within the prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture has held public
lectures on Fujisan-related topics with the goal of popularizing local studies and returning research
results to these universities. In 2014 the theme was set as “World Cultural Heritage Sites: The
Cultural Value of Miho and Fujisan.” The prefecture will continue to decide on themes together with
university personnel and hold these lectures.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Public Lectures with the
Cooperation of Universities
in the Prefecture

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond Implementing for the Next Three Years[Fujisan Public Lecture (Collaboration with a University/Local Resident Participation)]

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c)

Portable Museum and Dispatch Lectures Utilizing Natural History Materials

 Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Shizuoka Prefecture utilizes natural history materials and to host portable museums and dispatchcourses at locations throughout the prefecture so that people can get a close-up look at that diverse
nature of “Fuji no Kuni,” which includes Fujisan, and creates opportunities to enhance lifelong
learning. Additionally, starting in 2015 they have been promoting this initiative using the newly
established Fuji no Kuni Earth and Environmental History Museum.
 ProcessCategory
Year
Portable Museum andDispatch Lectures

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

 Fuji no Kuni Earth and Environmental History Museum

257

d)

Fuji no Kuni Kids’ Study Program Popularization and Promotion

 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Accredited NPO National Council on Fujisan World
Heritage SummaryThrough classes on the ukiyo-e painting Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, children learn about thecultural value of Fujisan and embrace the feelings that they should treasure Fujisan, their homeland,
and Japan; so the organizations develop social studies teaching tools for sixth-grade students,
promoting the popularization of the Fuji no Kuni Kids’ Study Program.
Going forward, they will strive to further promote the popularization of these activities in
Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as nationwide.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Popularization in
Yamanashi Prefectureand Shizuoka Prefecture
Popularization
Nationwide

F)

Handling of Domestic and International Touristsa)Raising Domestic and International Visitors’ Awareness of the Environmental Preservation of
Fujisan Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Volunteers
 Summary
The organizations draft multilingual manner guidebooks (Japanese, English, Chinese, Taiwanese,
Korean, and Portuguese) and distributes them at mountain huts and tourism information centers, as
it is necessary to provide information to climbers on reducing environmental load and on safe
climbing to new and foreign climbers alike.
Additionally, they support education on manners and explanations on nature by rangers.
 ProcessCategoryYear
Creation and Distributionof Multilingual Manner
Guidebooks

Short term
Medium term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Five Languages, Six Languages

Education on Climbing
Manners andExplanations on Nature
by Rangers

258

Long term
2018 and beyond

b)Providing Information via Website

 Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
The prefecture created an official website for Fujisan entitled the Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji
World Heritage Website, which is positioned as a critical point for Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal
Value; focuses on safety measures for Fujisan; and maintenance and management of Fujisan, anddistributes information domestically and internationally.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

Website Discussions andCreations
Opening of Website andProvision of InformationG) Drafting of Guidebooksa)Drafting and Issuance of Multi-language Pamphlets

 Implementing Body
Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council
 SummaryThe council drafts pamphlets full of information on the relationship between 25 component
parts; the clear and the Outstanding Universal Value of Fujisan; preservation initiatives; and more
based on current survey and research results so that visitors can easily become aware of andunderstand the relationship between component parts.
The pamphlets will be published in multilingual versions, including Japanese, English, and more.
Information is broadcast both via distribution at overseas tourism promotions and exhibitions eventsand posting on websites.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Pamphlet Drafting

Distribution ofInformation

259

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

H) Installation of Signs of Uniform Design Implementing Body
Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
Shizuoka Prefecture installs signs pointing toward noteworthy locations and promotes universal
design through unifying alphabetic character size and English names in order to smoothly guide
visitors to the three ascending paths (Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri) from the major tourism
routes and to parking lots based on the Local Public Sign Installation Plan (Around Fujisan). Goingforward, it will continue to review new and existing road guidance sign display and ensure smooth
movement.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Medium term
2016

Long term

20172018 and beyond

Sign Installation

I)

Training of World Heritage Guides
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal governments.
 Summary
The organizations have employed “world heritage guides” who can provide information about
the world heritage site Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal Value and appropriate preservation andmanagement thereof as well as increase visitor understanding, and has been holding training courses
since 2012.
Going forward, they will continue to train guides, work together with points of contact at various
municipalities, and promote initiatives for guidance via world heritage guides at the site’scomponent parts in order to communicate Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal Value to visitors.
Additionally, popularization and education initiatives on knowledge for communicating andpreserving its universal value will be implemented at the world heritage center.

Those Completing the Guide
Training Course

2012
71

2013
77

2014
74

2015
15

Total
237

At the end of
September ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Training and Utilizationof World Heritage
Guides260

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond

J)Tour Model Setting and Notification
 Implementing Body
Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture Summary
The organizations will start to enhance tours based on the goals of domestic and international
visitors, including multiple tour model courses and component parts tours in order to promote theunderstanding of two aspect of Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal Value: as a subject of faith and as asource of artistic inspiration. Additionally, Yamanashi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture will strive
to promote understanding across a wide spectrum and develop model course products such as bystarting to distribute them via the internet and posting them in overseas travel guides.
 ProcessCategoryYear

Short term
(implemented)
2013
2014
2015

Setting and Notificationof Model Courses

261

Medium term
2016

2017

Long term
2018 and beyond3. Overview of the Action Plan
This section gives the project name, project content, and leading project undertaken of the aforementioned
projects.
Additionally, the overview also has a relationship with the various items contained in the decision of theWorld Heritage Committee at its 37th session (37.COM8B.29): b) ～ e) advised as items to be requested for
management in protection, drafting of risk management strategies g) set forth as requests at the end of theresolution, and h) developmental controls pointed out as protection management categories in the language ofclear and Outstanding Universal Value.
Note that the overall vision of project policies advised in a) was drafted in 2014 and is described in
Attachment 4. Expansion and enhancement of the process monitoring indicators advised in f) are given inchapter 10, including those indicators that have already been expanded and enhanced.
Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
Project
Leading Project Undertakerand Preservation(1) Prevention,
A. Response to Impact by Development and Urban Infrastructure
Lessening, andA) Transitioning to Municipal
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Stoppage of Effects
Landscape Administration
Shizuoka Prefecture andon the Property andGroups and Drafting
Municipal governments
Surrounding
Landscape Plans
Environment.
B) Enactment of Landscape
Yamanashi Pref.
Preservation OrdinancesC) Handling of Large Scale
Fujinomiya City
Solar Power Generation
Facilities
D) Restoration of Landscapes
Yamanashi Prefecture,
in Fujisan Scenic Spots and Shizuoka Prefecture andComponent Parts
Municipal governments
Surroundings
E) Removal of Utility Poles on Ministry of Land,
Roads in Areas
Infrastructure, Transport andSurrounding Fujisan
Tourism, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture, Municipal
Governments
B. Response to Changes in the Natural EnvironmentA) Response to Air Pollution
Yamanashi Prefecture and
Shizuoka PrefectureB) Climate Change Measures
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Municipalities,
Forestry Cooperatives andForest Owners, etc.
C) Handling of Biological Diversitya) Response to Changes in National Government,
Green Field
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Environments
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipal Governments,
Private Organizations,
Volunteersb) Handling of Damage
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi
Caused by Wild
Prefecture, Shizuoka
Creatures
Prefecture, Municipalitiesc) Handling of
National Government,
Encroachment of Alien
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Species
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipal Governments,
Private Organizations,
Volunteers

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Control

226h) Development
Control

227h) Development
Control

228h) Development
Control229h) Development
Control

230

-

231

-

232

-

233

-

234

-

235

Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
and Preservation(1) Prevention,
Lessening, andStoppage of Effects
on the Property andSurrounding
Environment.
(continued)

Project
C.

Leading Project Undertaker

Handling of Natural DisastersA) Disaster Countermeasures (Overall)a) Drafting and Utilization Municipal governmentsof Manuals to Handle
and Secure Safety ofComponent Parts(Visitors)b) Emergency Activities
Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Stationin Times of Disaster
Autonomous Disaster
Prevention CommitteeB) Eruption Countermeasuresa) Preparing Systems andYamanashi Prefecture,
Drafting Plans
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Regarding Volcanic
Kanagawa Prefecture,
Disaster Prevention
Municipalities, National
Measures at Fujisan
Government, Disaster
Prevention-related
Organizationsb) Promotion of Fujisan
Ministry of Land,
Volcanic Eruption
Infrastructure, Transport andEmergency Effects
Tourism, Yamanashi
Reduction Measures
Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecturec) Safety Measures for
Yamanashi Prefecture andClimbers During a
Shizuoka Prefecture
Volcanic Eruptiond) Distribution of
Yamanashi Pref.
Information Based on
Studies, Research, andResearch Results
Regarding Volcanic
Eruptions.
C) Erosion-caused Disaster and Rockfall Measuresa) Soil Erosion Control
Ministry of Land,
Facility Preparation
Infrastructure, Transport andTourism, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefectureb) Appropriate
Forestry Agency, Yamanashi
Management Such as
Prefecture
Protection Forests
Guarding Against
Landslides
D) Measures against Earthquakesa) Inspection and
Shizuoka Pref.
Correction of Shizuoka
Prefecture Regional
Disaster Management
PlanE) Wind and Water Damage Measuresa) River Reparations
Yamanashi Prefecture and
Shizuoka Prefectureb) River Expansion, Soil
Erosion Control
Preparations, and Land
Improvement Projects
in the Areas Around theEast Fuji Maneuver
Fields263

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Strategy236g) RiskManagement
Strategy

237g) RiskManagement
Strategy

238g) RiskManagement
Strategy

240g) RiskManagement
Strategy

240g) RiskManagement
Strategy

241g) RiskManagement
Strategy242g) RiskManagement
Strategy242g) RiskManagement
Strategy

243g) RiskManagement
Strategy244g) RiskManagement
Strategy

245

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Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
and Preservation(1) Prevention,
Lessening, andStoppage of Effects
on the Property andSurrounding
Environment.
(continued)

Project

Leading Project UndertakerF) Volcano Accident Measuresa) Promotion of
Enlightenment for
Preventing Forest
Damage and Volcano
Incident Preventionb) Forest Preservation
Inspection

Forestry Agency, Shizuoka
Prefecture

Forestry Agency, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Municipalities,
Forestry Cooperatives andForest Owners, etc.
c) Prevention of the
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Spread of Fire during
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Prescribed Burning
Municipalities, etc.
D.
Response to Visitor / Tourism PressuresA) Fujisan Visitor Managementa) Research on Carrying
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Capacities and
Shizuoka Prefecture, Agency
Determination of
for Cultural Affairs, Ministry
Indicatorsof the Environmentb) Considering andCouncil for Promoting Proper
Providing Information
use of Fujisan
on What Appropriate
Climbing of Fujisan
Should Be
B) Climber and Visitor Safety Measuresa) Maintenance andYamanashi Prefecture andRepair of Ascending
Shizuoka Prefecture
Routesb) Maintenance andRepair of Summit
Circuit Paths

Ministry of the Environmentc) Provision ofInformation Related to
Safe Climbing On-site

Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipalities, Fujisan Safety
Guidance Center Operation
Committeed) Establishment andYamanashi Prefecture,
Operation of First-aid
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Stations
Fujiyoshida City, Fujinomiya
City, Fujisan Eighth Station
Fujiyoshida First-aid Station
Operation Committeee) Promotion of Measures Yamanashi Prefecture,
to Prevent Mountain
Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka
Area Disasters andPrefecture Mountainous Area
Accidents Before They
Disaster Prevention Measures
Occur
CommitteeC) Measures to Reduce Traffic Congestiona) Implementation of
National Government,
Traffic Control
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipalities, Related
Organizations, etc.
b) Recommendations for
Fujiyoshida City
Climbing from theMountain Foot264

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Strategy245g) RiskManagement
Strategy

246g) RiskManagement
Strategy246c) Visitor
Management
Strategy247c) Visitor
Management
Strategy

248d) Overall
Conservation
Approach for
the Upper
Access Routesd) Overall
Conservation
Approach for
the Upper
Access Routes

249

250

c) Visitor
Management
Strategy251c) Visitor
Management
Strategy252c) Visitor
Management
Strategy253c) Visitor
Management
Strategy254c) Visitor
Management
Strategy255

Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
and Preservation(1) Prevention,
Lessening, andStoppage of Effects
on the Property andSurrounding
Environment.
(continued)

Project

Leading Project Undertakerc) Gururi Fujisan ScenicRoadsd) Promotion of
Excursions Utilizing
Pilgrimage Routes
D) Trash and Waste Measuresa) Cleaning activities in
the Fujisan MountainAreab) Prevention of Illegal
Dumping of Waste in
the Mountain Foot Area

E) Human Waste Measuresa) Installation andManagement ofEnvironmentally Sound
Toilets(2) Restoration and
Improvement of
Individual
Component Parts,
Constituent Elements,
and the Views

Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport andTourism, Yamanashi
Prefecture, Shizuoka
Prefecture, Municipal
Governments, etc.
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Municipalities, Private
Organizations, etc.
National Government,
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipal Governments,
Private Organizations,
Volunteers
National government,
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipalities, Private
Organizations, Citizens, etc.
Ministry of the Environment,
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Municipalities, Private
Organizations

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Management
Strategy255c) Visitor
Management
Strategy256c) Visitor
Management
Strategy256c) Visitor
Management
Strategy257c) Visitor
Management
Strategy258F) Installation of Utility Facilitiesa) Unification of
Ministry of the Environment,c) Visitor
Guidance Signs on
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Management
259
Fujisan Ascending
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Strategy
RoutesMunicipalitiesb) Viewpoint andMinistry of the Environmentc) Visitor“Ochudo” RouteManagement
259
Maintenance
StrategyG) National Park Plan Inspection and Revision of Management and Operation Plansa) National Park Plan
Ministry of the Environment
Inspection andc) Visitor
Revision ofManagement
260
Management andStrategy
Operation Plans
H) Introduction of the Fujisan Conservation Donation (User Charge System)a) Introduction andYamanashi Prefecture andc) Visitor
Implementation of the
Shizuoka PrefectureManagement
260
Fujisan Conservation
Strategy
Donation
Restoration and Improvement of Individual Component Parts, Constituent Elements, and the Views
A) Preservation and Management of Component Parts and Constituent Elements (Overall)Agency for Cultural Affairs,
Yamanashi Prefecture,a) Measures to protectg) Risk
Shizuoka Prefecture,buildings from fires andManagement
261
Municipalities, Property
earthquakes
Strategy
Owners, Property
Administratorsb) Patrolling of
Yamanashi Prefecture and262
Component Parts and
Shizuoka Prefecture
Constituent Elements265Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
and Preservation(2) Restoration and
Improvement of
Individual
Component Parts,
Constituent Elements,
and the Views(continued)

Project

Leading Project Undertakerc) Technical Assistancefor the Preservation andManagement of thePropertyB) Fujisan Mountain Areaa) Consideration for
Scenery on Yoshida
Ascending Routeb) Maintenance ofMountain Huts

Yamanashi Prefecture and
Shizuoka Prefecture

Yamanashi Pref.

Yamanashi Prefecture,
Mountain Hut Ownersc) Discussion on What
Fifth Station of theWorld Cultural
Heritage Site Fujisan
Should Look Like at
Fujinomiya Entrance,
Subashiri Entrance, andGotemba Entranced) Facilities at the Fifth
Station of Fujinomiya
Ascending Routee) Facilities at the Fifth
Station of Yoshida
Ascending RouteC) Fujisan Hongu Sengen
Taisha Shrine Rear Shrine
Repairs
D) Yamamiya Sengen-jinja
Shrine Repairs
E) Improvement of thecompound of Murayama
Sengen-jinja ShrineF) Fuji Five Lakes

G) Oshino Hakkai Springsa) Improvement of theEnvironment of Oshino
Hakkai Springs and theSurrounding Areab) Maintenance of Water
Level and QualityH) Shiraito no Taki Waterfalls

National Government,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Fujinomiya City,
Gotemba City,
Susuno City,
Oyama Town
National Government,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Fujinomiya City
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Municipalities, Related
Organizations
Owner

Shizuoka Prefecture,
Fujinomiya City
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Fujinomiya City
National Government,
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Yamanakako Village,
Fujikawaguchiko Town,
Local Residents andBusinesses
Yamanashi Prefecture, Oshino
Village, Local Residents andBusinesses
Oshino Village

Shizuoka Prefecture,
Fujinomiya CityI) Mihonomatsubara Pine Tree Grovea) Improvement of
Shizuoka Pref.
Seaside Landscapes

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d) Overall
Conservation
Approach for
the Upper
Access Routesd) Overall
Conservation
Approach for
the Upper
Access Routes

263

264

h) Development
Control264h) Development
Control

265h) Development
Control

265

-

266

-

267

-

268

h) Development
Control269h) Development
Control270h) Development
Controlh) Development
Controlh) Development
Control

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271

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Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
and Preservation(2) Restoration and
Improvement of
Individual
Component Parts,
Constituent
Elements, and theViews(continued)(3) Opening the Property
to the Public andUtilizing it

Project

Leading Project Undertakerb) Pine Grove
Preservationc) Measures to Make
Roads Free from Utility
Polesd) Visitor andInterpretation Measures

Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka
City
Shizuoka City

Shizuoka CityJ) Scenic Viewpoint Preservation Measuresa) Maintenance andForestry Agency, Yamanashi
Improvement of Forest
Prefecture, Shizuoka
Landscapes throughPrefecture, Municipalities,
Forest Improvement
Forest Associations, etc.
such as Thinning
Opening the Property to the Public and Utilizing itA) Comprehensive academic
Yamanashi Prefecture andresearch on Fujisan
Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal
governments.
B) Construction of Fujisan
Yamanashi Prefecture andWorld Heritage Center
Shizuoka PrefectureC) Reimagining of Fujiyoshida Fujiyoshida City
City Museum of Local
HistoryD) Utilization of Promotion Facilitiesa) Distribution of
Shizuoka Pref.
Information throughWorking Together with
Facilities aroundFujisanE) Collaboration with Local Residents and Popularizationa) Visiting Lectures andYamanashi Prefecture andSeminars
Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal
governments.
b) Holding of Public
Shizuoka Pref.
Courses with
Cooperation of
Universities in the
Prefecturec) Portable Museum and
Shizuoka Pref.
Dispatch Lectures
Utilizing Natural
History Materialsd) Fuji no Kuni Kids’
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Study Program
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Popularization andAccredited NPO National
PromotionCouncil on Fujisan World
HeritageF) Handling of Domestic and International Touristsa) Raising Domestic andYamanashi Prefecture,
International Visitors’
Shizuoka Prefecture,
Awareness of the
Volunteers
Environmental
Preservation of Fujisan267

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274
Controlh) Development
Control275h) Development
Control

276

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277

b) Identificationof Pilgrimage
Routese) Interpretation
Strategy278279e) Interpretation
Strategy279e) Interpretation
Strategy280e) Interpretation
Strategy281e) Interpretation
Strategy282e) Interpretation
Strategy283e) Interpretation
Strategy284e) Interpretation
Strategy284

Perspectives in Considering
Preservation Management
and Preservation(3) Opening the Property
to the Public andUtilizing it(continued)

Project

Leading Project Undertakerb) Providing Information
via Website

Shizuoka Pref.

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285
StrategyG) Drafting of Guidebooksa) Drafting and Issuanceof Multi-language
Pamphlets
H) Installation of Signs ofUniform DesignI) Training of World Heritage
GuidesJ) Tour Model Setting and
Notification

268

Fujisan World Cultural
Heritage Councile) Interpretation
Strategy

285

Shizuoka Pref.

c) Visitor
Management
Strategy

286

Yamanashi Prefecture ande) Interpretation
Shizuoka Prefecture, municipal
Strategy
governments.
Yamanashi Prefecture ande) Interpretation
Shizuoka Prefecture
Strategy286
287

[Reference]
Table 21 Existing Plans Related to the Municipalities and Regions in which the Property is Located
Plan

Preparer(a) General Plan
Yamanashi Prefecture General Plan
Shizuoka Prefecture General Plan
5th Fujiyoshida City General Plan
1st Minobu Town General Plan
5th Oshino Village General Plan
Lake Yamanakako 4th Long-Term General Plan
Narusawa Village 4th Long-Term General Plan
1st Fujikawaguchiko Town General Plan
3rd Shizuoka City General Plan
4th Fujinomiya City General Plan
5th Fuji City General Plan
3rd Gotemba City General Plan
4th Susono City General Plan
4th Oyama Town General Plan(b) Environment-related plans
Fujisan General Environmental Conservation Measures Basic
Guidelines
Fujisan General Environmental Conservation Guidelines
2nd Yamanashi Prefecture Basic Environment Plan
3rd Shizuoka Prefecture Basic Environment Plan(c) Forest-related plans
Yamanashi Forest and Forestry Basic Plan
(Yamanashi Prefecture)
2nd Prefectural Forest Management Plan
Regional Forest Plan
(Eastern Yamanashi Forest Planning Area)
Regional Forest Plan
(Fujikawa River Middle Valley Forest Planning Area)
Regional Forest Plan (Fuji Regional Forest Planning Area)
Regional Forest Plan (Shizuoka Regional Forest Planning Area)
Shizuoka Prefecture Forest Coexistence Basic Plan(d) Urban Planning-related
Yamanashi Prefecture City Planning Master Plan
Policies for the Development and Conservation of Northern Fuji
City Planning Area(part of Fujiyoshida City, Nishikatsura Town, Yamanakako
Village, and Fujikawaguchiko Town, and entire Oshino Village)
Policies for the Development and Conservation of Gakunan
Regional City Planning Area (Fuji City and Fujinomiya City)
Policies for the Development and Conservation of Shizuoka
City Planning Area (Shizuoka City)
Policies for the Development of Gotemba-Oyama Regional City
Planning Area (Gotemba City and Oyama Town)
Policies for the Development and Conservation of Susono City
Planning Area (Susono City)
Fujiyoshida City City Planning Master Plan
Yamanakako Village City Planning Master Plan
Fujikawaguchiko Town City Planning Master Plan
Shizuoka City City Planning Master Plan
Fujinomiya City City Planning Master Plan
Fuji City City Planning Master Plan
Gotemba City City Planning Master Plan
Susono City City Planning Master Plan
Oyama Town City Planning Master Plan(e) Disaster prevention-related plans

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Year revised etc.

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Fujiyoshida City
Minobu Town
Oshino Village
Yamanakako Village
Narusawa Village
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Shizuoka City
Fujinomiya City
Fuji City
Gotemba City
Susono City
Oyama Town

Drafted December 2015
Drafted February 2011
Drafted March 2008
Drafted March 2007
Drafted April 2008
Drafted May 2010
Drafted March 2007
Drafted August 2008
Drafted March 2015
Drafted March 2006
Drafted March 2011
Drafted March 2001
Drafted March 2011
Drafted March 2011

Yamanashi Pref.

Drafted March 1998

Shizuoka Pref.
Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

Drafted March 1996
Drafted February 2005
Drafted March 2011

Yamanashi Pref.

Drafted February 2004

Yamanashi Pref.

Drafted April 2011

Yamanashi Pref.

Revised in December 2011

Yamanashi Pref.

Revised in December 2011

Shizuoka Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

Drafted April 2011
Drafted April 2010
Revised in March 2011

Yamanashi Pref.

Drafted March 2010

Yamanashi Pref.

Drafted March 2011

Shizuoka Pref.

Drafted March 2011

Shizuoka City

Drafted May 2013

Shizuoka Pref.

Drafted December 2010

Shizuoka Pref.

Drafted December 2010

Fujiyoshida City
Yamanakako Village
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Shizuoka City
Fujinomiya City
Fuji City
Gotemba City
Susono City
Oyama Town

Drafted March 2002
Drafted March 2004
Drafted December 2010
Drafted February 2006
Drafted March 2013
Drafted February 2014
Drafted March 2011
Drafted June 1999
Drafted March 2015

Table 21 Existing Plans Related to the Municipalities and Regions in which the Property is Located
Plan
Yamanashi Prefecture Regional Disaster Management Plan
Shizuoka Prefecture Regional Disaster Management Plan
Fujiyoshida City Regional Disaster Management Plan
Minobu Town Regional Disaster Management Plan
Oshino Village Regional Disaster Management Plan
Yamanakako Village Regional Disaster Management Plan
Narusawa Village Regional Disaster Management Plan
Fujikawaguchiko Town Regional Disaster Prevention Plan
Shizuoka City Regional Disaster Management Plan
Fujinomiya City Regional Disaster Management Plan
Fuji City Regional Disaster Management Plan
Gotemba City Regional Disaster Management Plan
Susono City Regional Disaster Management Plan
Oyama Town Regional Disaster Management Plan

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Preparer
Yamanashi Pref. Disaster
Prevention Committee
Shizuoka Pref. Disaster
Prevention Committee
Fujiyoshida City Disaster
Prevention Committee
Minobu Town Disaster
Prevention Committee
Oshino Village Disaster
Prevention Committee
Yamanakako Village
Disaster Prevention
Committee
Narusawa Village Disaster
Prevention Committee
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Disaster Prevention
Committee
Shizuoka City Disaster
Prevention Committee
Fujinomiya City Disaster
Prevention Committee
Fuji City Disaster
Prevention Committee
Gotemba City Disaster
Prevention Committee
Susono City Disaster
Prevention Committee
Oyama Town Disaster
Prevention Committee

Year revised etc.
Revised in October 2014
Revised in June 2015
Revised in March 2010
Revised in March 2006
Revised in March 2008
Revised in March 2007
Drafted March 1997
Revised in March 2009
Revised in December 2014
Revised in March 2009
Revised in February 2015
Revised in March 2009
Revised in March 2011
Revised in March 2015

Chapter 10. Factors Affecting the Property and Evaluation of Policies and Measures– Monitoring In order to ensure the protection of the area of the property that exhibits the Outstanding Universal Value of
Fujisan, it is necessary to conduct monitoring, as is stated in the sixth basic policy in Chapter 4, and to develop
and implement measures to quickly remove the causes of negative impact or to reduce it when negative impact is
identified or presumed to occur.
Additionally, there is a need to steadfastly carry on the clear, universal value for Fujisan to later generations
while assessing and reevaluating measures through observing the progression of implemented measures.
Based on the above-mentioned basic policy, this chapter sets forth the direction for the appropriate
implementation of the monitoring of the property, taking into consideration the current situation and issues of theproperty and the surrounding environment that are analyzed in Chapter 3. This chapter also specifies the indicatorsfor monitoring, the concrete methods, frequency, and the organizations or individuals responsible for the
implementation.
1. Direction(1) Identification of Impact Factors, Monitoring Indicators, Frequency and the Organizations orIndividuals Responsible for Record Keeping
In order to conduct the monitoring appropriately, factors which cause negative impacts on the property are
to be identified and, based on them, the monitoring indicators are to be identified from the following threeperspectives: (1) protection of the property and the surrounding environment, (2) protection of individualcomponent parts and constituent elements, and (3) transmission of the Outstanding Universal Value.
Accordingly, monitoring and measurement indicators and frequency as well as the organizations or individuals
responsible for record keeping shall be decided upon.
(2) Development and Implementation of Measures to Prevent and Remove Negative Impact
As a result of monitoring, when negative impacts on the property and the surrounding environment are
identified or foreseen, consultation with relevant organization shall be held immediately and measures toprevent negative impact and to remove the causes or reduce the negative impact shall be developed andimplemented.
2. Methods(1) Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of the Property and the Surrounding
Environment”
Table 22 shows the monitoring indicators by type of impact on the property and the surrounding
environment together with the content, method, and frequency of measurement and the organizations
responsible for record keeping.
Table 22

List of monitoring indicators concerning the “protection of the property and the surrounding
environment”

Factors affecting the property andthe surrounding environment
Development
pressures

1. Impact ofurban
infrastructure

Environmentalpressures

2. Acid rain

Monitoring indicators

Content and method of
measurement

Frequency

Records kept by:a) Length ofundergroundelectricity lines

To measure the lengthof undergroundelectricity lines.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

b) Ratio of compliancewith air quality
environmental
standards (SO2, NO)

To monitor the air
quality continuously
and measure theconcentration of SO2
and NO

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

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Factors affecting the property andthe surrounding environment
Environmentalpressures

Content and method of
measurementc) Vegetation survey

To install ten 1m x 1m
sub quadrates in a 1m x
10m perfect squareshape and record
current seeds andvegetation damage rated) Changes in Forest
Limits

To monitor the temporalchange of the locationof the forest limit and tomonitor the temporalchange using aerial
photosApproximat
ely fiveyears

Research institutese) Temperature changeover time

To monitor the air
quality continuously
and measure the airtemperature

Every year

Meteorological
Agencyf) Area of damage frompest animals andinsects

To measure the area offorests damaged by pest
animals and insects.

Every year

Forestry Agency
Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

g) Observation of
volcanic activities

To monitor the volcanic
activities withseismometer,clinometer, GPS, etc.

As necessary

Meteorological
AgencyYamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
research institutesh) Survey on erosioncaused disasters andcollapse landforms

To make aerial surveyof the topography ofOsawakuzure and thesurroundings andexamine the erosioncaused disasters andcollapse landforms

As necessary

Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure,
Transport andTourismi) Observation of
premonitory
symptoms

To observe premonitory
symptoms withseismometer,volumetric strain-meter,clinometer, etc.

As necessary

Meteorological
AgencyYamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
research institutesj) Number of culturalproperty damage
reports

To count the reports ofcultural property
damage.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governmentsk) Area of forest
damaged by storm,
flood, etc.

To measure the area offorests damaged bystorm, flood, etc.

Every year

Forestry Agency
Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

l) Area of forest
damaged by fires

To measure the forests
damaged by fires.

Every year

Forestry Agency
Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

3. Climatechange4. Impacts form
wild animals
and pests
Naturaldisasters

Monitoring indicators

5. Volcanic
eruption

6. Erosioncaused
disasters

7. Earthquake

8. Impact ofnaturaldisasters onbuildings,
landscapes,
etc.

9. Impact offires onlandscapes272Frequency
Approximat
ely five
years

Records kept by:

Research institutes

Factors affecting the property andthe surrounding environment
Visitation

10. Impact ofincreased
visitors onbuildings,
landscapes,
etc.

Monitoring indicators

Content and method of
measurementm) Number of visitors
to major points

Frequency

Records kept by:

To count the number ofvisitors to major points.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governmentsn) Number of visitors(above 5th station)

To count the number ofvisitors who haveentered the area above
5th station at eachascending route.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Municipal
governmentso) Number of climbers(above 8th station)

To count the number ofvisitors who haveentered the area above
the 8th station at eachascending route.

Every year

Ministry of theEnvironmentp) Number of
automobiles

To count the number of
automobiles at Fuji
Subaru Line, Fujisan
Sky Line, and Fuji
Azami Line.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

(2) Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Protection of Individual Component Parts and Constituent
Elements”
Table 23 shows the monitoring indicators by type of impact on the protection of individual component partsand constituent elements together with the content, method, and frequency of measurement and theorganizations and individuals responsible for record keeping.

Table 23

List of monitoring indicators concerning the “protection of individual component parts andconstituent elements”

Negative impact on the property
and the surrounding environment

Monitoring indicators

Content and method of
measurement

Frequency

Records kept by:

Individualcomponent
parts

1. Fires ofbuildingsa) To check fire
prevention facilities.

To check fire prevention
facilities.

Every year

Owner
Custodial body

2. Deteriorationof buildings
etc. that areincluded ascomponent
parts orconstituent
elementsb) State of preservationof buildings etc. thatare included ascomponent parts orconstituent elements

To patrol the buildings
etc. that are included ascomponent parts orconstituent elements.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.

3. Water qualityof lakes andspringsc) Water quality

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

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Municipal
governments

4. Landscape
Changesd) Changes in scenic
landscapes from themonitoring
viewpoints.

To count the number ofobstructive elements
within the view at point
measure locations
designated in Figure
128.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governments

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(3) Monitoring Indicators Concerning the “Transmission of the Outstanding Universal Value”
Table 24 shows the monitoring indicators concerning the transmission of the Outstanding Universal Value,
together with the content, method, and frequency of measurement, and the organizations responsible for record
keeping.
Table 24 List of monitoring indicators concerning the “transmission of the OUV”
Monitoring indicators
Content and method of measurement
Frequency
Records kept by:a) Number of participantsin seminars etc.
concerning Fujisan

To count the number of participants invarious seminars and workshops
concerning Fujisan.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governmentsb) Status ofEnvironmental
Preservation
Activities.

To count the number of participants inenvironmental conservation activities
concerning Fujisan.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governmentsc) Status of Fujisan
Faith Religious
Ceremonies

To count the number of major Fujisanfaith related religious ceremonies andnumber of participants therein.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governmentsd) Number of information
provision sources by
pamphlets / web pages

To understand the status of provision of
information related to the world heritagesite Fujisan’s Outstanding Universal
Value and preservation thereof via
pamphlets and web sites.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
governmentse) Understanding of
Outstanding Universal
Value

To measure the degree of visitor awarenessand understanding of Fujisan’s
Outstanding Universal Value.

Every year

Yamanashi Pref.
Shizuoka Pref.
Municipal
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Fixed-Point Observation Post Position Map

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