Do you remember the eastern moat? This is the western moat, and it was also carved out by the melting snow waters of Mt. Fuji, and turned into a moat for the town’s protection.

But if you look around, you’ll notice there are several graves and small shrines here. The truth is, the oshi homes stretched even as far back as this moat. From here, walk on further and think about all that you’ve learned as you’ve explored Kamiyoshida.