Mihoshirube (Miho-no-Matsubara Culture & Creativity Center)
Mihoshirube, the place you can learn more about the history of the Miho no Matsubara and the efforts being made to protect it.
Mihoshirube was established in March 2019 after Mt. Fuji was designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013 to share the value of Miho-no-Matsubara or Miho Pine tree Grove. For your information, Miho-no-Matsubara was registered as one of the component assets when Mt. Fuji was designated as a World Cultural Heritage site.
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1. The “Orientation” Role
It helps you understand what you are looking at before you walk into the pine grove.
It’s like an introductory guide to the area.
Before you hit the beach, this place shows you why these pine trees and the view of Mt. Fuji are so famous and special in Japanese culture.
2. The “Culture & Legend” Role
In this building, there is a big 4K theater to explain the stories and myths connected to this area.
It’s a storytelling hub.
You can learn about the ‘Hagoromo’ legend—a famous story about a celestial maiden who left her feather robe on one of pine trees in this beach.
It makes your walk through the grove feel much more magical.
3. The “Guardian” Role
It explains how the locals protect the environment.
It’s a conservation center.
It teaches visitors how we protect the 30,000 pine trees from diseases and storms so that future generations can enjoy the same view of Mt. Fuji.
By stopping by this building before visiting Pine forest, you can feel more spiritual atomosphere and histrical background than just exploring the natual beauty.
In Mihoshirube, there are restrooms and small gift shops where you can buy unique Mt.Fuji goods for your memories.