حديقة أراكورايامة سينغن
Arakurayama Sengen Park stands on the mid-slope of Mt. Arakura (about 650 m) in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the precincts of the Niikura Fuji Sengen Shrine, founded in 705. The centerpiece is the «Chureito Pagoda» — a 19.5 m vermilion five-story tower built in 1962 to honor the war dead of World Wars I and II. From the shrine grounds, climbing 398 steep steps brings you to the viewing deck, where the pagoda, about 650 Yoshino cherry trees, and Mt. Fuji align in the world-famous «three-tier composition.» When the phrase «Mt. Fuji with cherry blossoms and a pagoda» appears anywhere in international media, it almost always points to this spot — explosively shared across social media in Taiwan, Thailand, and the West, drawing global photographers and inbound visitors.
Highlights
- The three-tier composition (Pagoda + Cherry Blossoms + Mt. Fuji) — at peak bloom in mid-April, the pagoda, about 650 Yoshino cherry trees, and snow-capped Fuji align perfectly
- Chureito Pagoda — a 19.5 m vermilion five-story tower built in 1962 to honor the dead of World Wars I and II
- The 398 steps — a steep climb from the shrine grounds to the viewing deck; expect queues during peak season, with a gentler slope path also available
- Pre-dawn pink-purple Fuji — the magic hour 30 minutes before sunrise turns the sky purple to orange; April mornings are cold but unforgettable
- Niikura Fuji Sengen Shrine — founded in 705, a sacred site of Fuji worship; the view of Mt. Fuji from before the main hall is itself spectacular
Quick Answers
Practical Information
- Access
- 10-min walk from Shimo-Yoshida Station (Fujikyu Line). Or 15-min walk from Fuji-san Station via highway bus.
- Parking
- Free parking for 100 cars. Fills by 4-5 a.m. during peak bloom.
- Admission
- Free admission.
- Duration
- 1.5–2 hours including photography.
- Best Time
- Mid-April sunrise (5-6 a.m.).