Chureito Pagoda

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Prefecture

Yamanashi

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About This Destination

Standing five stories tall against the backdrop of Japan's best-known mountain, Chureito Pagoda offers the quintessential photo opportunity that has graced countless postcards and travel guides. The 398-step climb through fragrant cedar trees rewards visitors with a sweeping vista where the vermillion pagoda frames snow-capped Mount Fuji in perfect harmony. Spring brings cascading cherry blossoms while autumn paints the hillside in fiery reds and golds, making each season a unique masterpiece.

Location

Prefecture: Yamanashi

Address: Yamanashi, Japan

Nearest Station: Shimoyoshida

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Chureito Pagoda?

Take the Fujikyu Railway to Shimo-Yoshida Station (about 10-15 minutes from Mt. Fuji Station on the Kawaguchiko side), then walk roughly 10-20 minutes including a climb of about 400 steps from Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. From Tokyo, the Fuji Excursion limited express runs from Shinjuku to Shimo-Yoshida in about 1 hour 50 minutes for around 4,130 yen.

What is Chureito Pagoda famous for?

It is a five-story pagoda built in 1962 as a war memorial within Arakurayama Sengen Park. The popular photo spot combines the pagoda, Mt. Fuji, and about 650 cherry trees, which bloom in mid-April.

Is there an admission fee and when is the best time to visit?

Entry is free and the site is open 24 hours. Clear mornings give the best view of Mt. Fuji; cherry-blossom season in mid-April and the autumn foliage period draw large crowds.

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