Pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary of Fuji

Supervising priest: Father Yamanouchi

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:30-18:00

Itinerary:

Destination Scheduled time Remarks

Meeting time 7:30 at Chofu Church

Departure 8:00 Chofu IC - Rest (Dangozaka 15 minutes) - Kawaguchiko IC

Arrival 10:00 Fuji Virgin Mary Pilgrimage and Mass (60 minutes)

Departure 11:00 Fuji Subaru Line

Arrival 11:45 Mt. Fuji 5th Station Walking and rest (30 minutes)

Departure 12:15 Fuji Subaru Line - Lake Yamanaka

Arrival 13:00 Lunch, pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary within the monastery, etc. (90 minutes)

Departure 14:30 Yamanakako IC - Rest (Dangozaka 15 minutes) - Chofu IC

Arrival 18:00 Chofu Church

Number of attendees: 70 (50 regular members, 20 Sunday school and junior and senior high school students, 2 large buses)

□ Participation fee: 3000 yen/adult 1000 yen/child

If you wish, you can request lunch (boxed lunch and tea) for 700 yen.

□Application: April 7th (Sun) - May 5th (Sun) Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Applications will close when the capacity is reached. Please submit the application form below to the church office. Please pay the participation fee on the day.

□Other:

1) The weather on Mount Fuji can change suddenly, so please bring rain gear and a jacket.

2) In case of rain, the mass after the pilgrimage will be held at the monastery and the pilgrimage to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji will be canceled.

3) During the Fuji Virgin Mary Pilgrimage, there are some difficult crossings and sections along the way, and some people, such as children and the elderly, may need help or supervision. If you need help or supervision, please contact the church office in advance so that the pilgrimage staff can consider your request in advance. Thank you in advance.

4) For inquiries, please contact the church office (TEL 042-482-3937).