About
Chureito Pagoda is a five-story pagoda on a hillside in Fujiyoshida, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It stands within the Arakurayama Sengen Park complex, and it is best known as a place to look at Mount Fuji. Many visitors come for the view of the mountain rising behind the red-roofed pagoda, which is one of the most photographed scenes in the area.
What to expect
- A climb of stone steps up the hillside to the pagoda, where the view opens out over the town and the mountain.
- A peace memorial, built in 1963, which is also known by the names Arakurayama Sengen Park Pagoda, Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine Pagoda and 忠霊塔.
- The setting of Arakurayama Sengen Park, which is part of the same complex.
When to go
The site is especially popular during cherry blossom season, when pink blossoms frame the pagoda and the mountain. Visitors who want to photograph the view may find it busy at these times, so an early start can make the visit more comfortable.
Planning your visit
The pagoda is at Arakura, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0011, Japan. For questions before you travel, you can call +81-555-21-1000. Fujiyoshida is a useful base for exploring the Fuji area, so the pagoda can be combined with other stops in the region.