Fuji Five Lakes · Fujiyoshida
Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
A park famous for the view of Mt. Fuji, a five-storied pagoda and cherry blossom together. You climb 398 steps to the viewing deck.
- Nearest station
- 25 min walk from Shimoyoshida Station
- Hours
- Open 24 hours. Evening lighting hours vary by season (17:00-21:50 in October-November)
- Admission
- No admission charge is listed. Car parks are paid (1,000-1,500 yen per 6 hours)
What to see
- Viewing deck: after 398 steps you see the town of Fujiyoshida and the symmetrical mountain. The deck was renewed in February 2022.
- Mt. Fuji, pagoda and cherry blossom: in cherry blossom season all three line up in one view.
- Evening lighting: night-time cherry blossom is also on offer.
Seasons
- Cherry blossom in spring, quieter in the fresh green season, autumn colour, and snow views in winter.
Getting there
A 25-minute walk from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyu Line, up to the pagoda. The roads around the park are narrow and buses cannot go in.
Address：2-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Before you go
There are many steps, so wear comfortable shoes. Lighting hours may change.
Fujiyoshida, Oshino and Lake Yamanaka
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Nearby sights
← Fuji Five Lakes guide: trains from Tokyo
Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 富士吉田観光ガイド（新倉山浅間公園・忠霊塔）（checked 2026-10-24）
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