\nAs we arrived at the Fuji Sanctuary the staff greeted us as if we were royalty. Our beloved Leigh Taylor-Young in 1990 featured the magnificent flag ceremony that the Society of Prayer for World Peace presents around the world and produced this event in the General Assembly at the United Nations. Some of the staff that greeted us had worked with Leigh at this time and with great enthusiasm welcomed us. <\/p>\n
The Fuji Sanctuary is a famous attraction dedicated to unification and peace. It is here that people of all religions, backgrounds, and nationalities take a moment to reflect on their shared hope for world peace and mentally contribute to the positive virtues of the sanctuary. Fuji Sanctuary is a positive environment where nature is respected and humanity is celebrated. You can enjoy the sanctuary by means of quiet strolls on forested trails and pensive moments spent in the Prayer Field. <\/p>\n
The proud home to the Fuji Sanctuary, Byakko Shinko Kai is a self-proclaimed \u201cspiritual organization\u201d dedicated to world peace and the gratitude to nature. Perceiving that the earth is moving into an elevated spiritual dimension, the organization believes that humanity must evolve with it. Byakko Shinko Kai takes pride in its positive mantras and peaceful philosophy, uniting people worldwide.<\/p>\n
After viewing the breathtaking views of Mt. Fugi we traveled to Matsumoto Castle, circa 1595, which is one of the few remaining castles from Japan\u2019s feudal period that is still in its original condition. It takes its name from its home city Matsumoto, and because of its black exterior it is also called \u201ccrow castle\u201d. The castle is called a \u201chirajiro\u201d, meaning it was built on a plain instead of a hill or a mountain. Its defenses included walls, moats, and gatehouses. Today it is listed as a National Treasure of Japan. <\/p>\n
To top off our evening we indulged at a traditional Japanese Ryokan followed by a John Morton Seminar to send us off into never never land only to awaken to the sounds of creeks, birds and nature stirring about with a cool morning breeze. The Myojinkan ryokan facility is a traditional Japanese inn that caters to the comfort and pleasure of its guests. The style, atmosphere, and service of the ryokan is considered to be more important than modern conveniences, and it is at a ryokan that travelers experience true Japanese hospitality and a taste of the country\u2019s authentic culture. The Myojinkan Ryokan is a beautifully simplistic inn nestled within the tranquil mountainside of Shinshu, Matsumoto. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a peaceful glimpse into rural Japan. <\/p>\n \r\n