Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakurayama Sengen Park
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Marumon
Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan3,249 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine before breakfast : The main enshrined deity was Kobana Sakuyahime no Mikoto) and climbed 398 stone steps to see the Five-Story Monument for the War Dead and Mt. I felt like I needed a little more snow, but I was lucky just to see Mt. Fuji. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to the observatory.
When we arrived just before 7 o'clock, many foreigners stood on tripods. It seems that it suddenly became a very popular spot on social media after just appearing on the cover of a guidebook introducing Japan. I wonder what is fun about taking the same photos as people, but if you have Mt. Fuji, five-storied pagodas and autumn colors (cherry blossoms), it's like a symbol of Japan, so you'll want to take photos. In that sense, it is correct to come before sunrise.
During the day on Saturdays, Sundays and other days during the cherry blossom season, people sometimes wait in the parking lot for three hours. What's more, the observation deck seems to require a five-minute changeover. I don't even visit the shrine! I think you can show it to those who don't even thank the memorial. In other words, you only need to pay an admission fee and get five times more than the Japanese. It's also expensive to maintain.
When we arrived just before 7 o'clock, many foreigners stood on tripods. It seems that it suddenly became a very popular spot on social media after just appearing on the cover of a guidebook introducing Japan. I wonder what is fun about taking the same photos as people, but if you have Mt. Fuji, five-storied pagodas and autumn colors (cherry blossoms), it's like a symbol of Japan, so you'll want to take photos. In that sense, it is correct to come before sunrise.
During the day on Saturdays, Sundays and other days during the cherry blossom season, people sometimes wait in the parking lot for three hours. What's more, the observation deck seems to require a five-minute changeover. I don't even visit the shrine! I think you can show it to those who don't even thank the memorial. In other words, you only need to pay an admission fee and get five times more than the Japanese. It's also expensive to maintain.
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Written November 19, 2024
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toshiyuki1961
Yokohama, Japan6,222 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The nearest free parking lot seems to be full by 9:00 on weekdays, and there were several private paid parking lots in front.
It was a shame that few people visited Arakura Sengen Shrine, which stands to the left as soon as we started climbing the crowded stone steps, but this may be due to the large number of foreigners coming. I was so relieved to hear the Kansai dialect (laughs).
There is an observation deck on top of the five-storied pagoda standing halfway up Arakura Mountain, but it was an area that stopped moving, probably because it was full of people and many people from countries with no culture to cede to, but here is "After you."Sometimes they noticed when I asked them, "What's the best place for you?" After all, communication is important.
I was going to hike to the top of the mountain, but I gave up because of the situation that no one was going to climb it and the "Kumaide hobo warning" notice. I didn't even bring a bear bell, as expected.
On the way back, we went down a winding, female-slope road instead of a crowded stone staircase, but a group of Chinese aunts were walking across the road, and I said, "Do you know Gmen '75?" It made me want to ask, "What is this?"
It was a shame that few people visited Arakura Sengen Shrine, which stands to the left as soon as we started climbing the crowded stone steps, but this may be due to the large number of foreigners coming. I was so relieved to hear the Kansai dialect (laughs).
There is an observation deck on top of the five-storied pagoda standing halfway up Arakura Mountain, but it was an area that stopped moving, probably because it was full of people and many people from countries with no culture to cede to, but here is "After you."Sometimes they noticed when I asked them, "What's the best place for you?" After all, communication is important.
I was going to hike to the top of the mountain, but I gave up because of the situation that no one was going to climb it and the "Kumaide hobo warning" notice. I didn't even bring a bear bell, as expected.
On the way back, we went down a winding, female-slope road instead of a crowded stone staircase, but a group of Chinese aunts were walking across the road, and I said, "Do you know Gmen '75?" It made me want to ask, "What is this?"
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Written December 2, 2024
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Ian S
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Feb 2020
We had a really pleasant trip here. Most people just walk up the many stairs to the Pagoda, but we carried right on up the hill and into the forest up there. There is an Iris field up there that would look incredible in Spring time. Sadly we weren't there at the right time of the year for that, but that would be a real treat to see the field of iris flowers with Mt Fuji in the background and also surrounded by forest.
Written April 26, 2020
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John and Deb K
Karratha, Australia824 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The Views on a good day are fantastic and yes we had a day where the weather was perfect. But you need to be aware of a few issues. First that there are thousands of tourists the crowds are large, second there 398 concrete steps some very uneven and third if you are a female there is only 1 x toilet up near the temple so the wait is horrendous, so stay hydrated but not too hydrated! We enjoyed our time but the Japanese government has had four years to look into the tourist issues they identified pre-covid but it appears that nothing has been done.
Written March 31, 2024
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Martín V
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Aug 2023 • Couples
I left without planning anything after having breakfast in Akihabara. I remember that to go by bus you have to get the ticket first, the transportation card is not useful. But since he didn't know, he had to go by subway/train. Attention: you must also get a paid ticket by train. Well, after a stroke of luck I managed to get there. And as soon as I did it I took the bus back to Tokyo. With that calm I sent myself walking to the Arakurayama Sengen Park pagoda.
My mother. Shocking: it was really worth it.
The mountain is a scandal. You could spend hours delivering to that elevated and elegant land mass.
The climb is a bit spicy.
Don't go in August.
In front of the train station, there is a cafe. Entering is a dream.
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My mother. Shocking: it was really worth it.
The mountain is a scandal. You could spend hours delivering to that elevated and elegant land mass.
The climb is a bit spicy.
Don't go in August.
In front of the train station, there is a cafe. Entering is a dream.
See you
Written August 24, 2023
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bakera73
Kushiro, Japan17,184 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Arakurayama Sengen Park is located on the middle slope of Mt. Arakura in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The view of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the Chureito Pagoda from this spot is the epitome of Japan, and is often seen in guidebooks and other places.
We visited in May, so there were no cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji was shrouded in clouds, but we could still see all the way to the base of the mountain. I think there were more foreigners than Japanese there, as they had come to see the epitome of Japan.
We visited in May, so there were no cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji was shrouded in clouds, but we could still see all the way to the base of the mountain. I think there were more foreigners than Japanese there, as they had come to see the epitome of Japan.
Written August 2, 2023
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FlyAtNight
Brooklin, Canada3,639 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Arakurayama Sengen Park was another stop on our trip around Mount Fuji. We walked up the steps in order to capture the iconic photo of Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji. It was an extremely hot and humid September day, but we made it to the viewing spot. Unfortunately, Mount Fuji was hidden by clouds, as it is most of the time. Crowds were not as bad as other reviews have mentioned. We were there on a Friday morning.
Written September 29, 2024
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Tinytot2016
Gunma Prefecture, Japan11,681 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Mikuni's first mountain, Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine is located here. After visiting the sacred grounds of Arakurayama, I drew a fortune and got a lucky one! I challenged myself to climb the 398 stone steps of the Sakuyahime Stairs. I can't see the five-story pagoda without climbing these steps. There are many foreigners and many different languages are flying around. Is it summer? Is it winter? It feels strange. Anyway, I climbed up and down and was soothed by Mt. Fuji.
Written October 26, 2023
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stuart w
Airdrie, UK10,652 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
A great place to visit and probably best shots of Mt Fuji, the start is around 10 minutes from the station, easily signposted. It is then a straight walk up over 400 stairs, hard going to get to the pagoda but well worth it. You can carry on up to a panoramic area, about another 60 steps. Fantastic views all around the mountain. Toilet facilities on site, no admission charges
Written September 27, 2023
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Funiyo
Bangkok, Thailand13 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
From Kawaguchiko station, take a train to Shimoyoshida Station (about 15 mins). Then you can walk to the Arakura Sengen Shrine which take around 10-15 mins. The most painful part is you have to walk up the 400 steps to the pagoda. I recommend to go there early morning so you can see Mt. Fuji clearly. I saw many elderly locals walk/run up and down the hill for exercise!!
I went there late May 2013, the weather is a bit cold in the morning. I got great shots of Mt. Fuji from this place as after 9AM it was covered with clouds.
I went there late May 2013, the weather is a bit cold in the morning. I got great shots of Mt. Fuji from this place as after 9AM it was covered with clouds.
Written September 4, 2013
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Abbiamo in programma di andarci ad aprile 2024, ho visto che è possibile tramite bus o treno da Shinjuku e avremmo optato per il bus. È necessario prenotare prima i biglietti? Se sì, dove?? Grazie mille
Written February 18, 2024
Is there any spots nearby to park a bicycle? My friend and I will be riding there.
Written January 29, 2023
We are staying on Lake Ashi and would like to take a day trip to Arakurayama and hike to the shrine. Could someone comment as to what the best way to reach there from Lake Ashi is by Public transportation?
Written March 11, 2019
Hey there Melissa. I'm going to do my best to answer your question, assuming it's not too late by now. The best way (without your own car) is going to be by bus. I did this trip in the opposite direction so I'll write this as if I was going the way you are looking to go.
I had to take three (yep..) separate buses on this trip. The bus line I took started from Gora station in Hakone and ended at the Gotemba Premium Outlets. From there you would have to change to a bus that would take you to Gotemba Train Station. And from there you would need to get on a bus that would take you to Mt. Fuji Station in Fujiyoshida.
Once arriving at Mt. Fuji Station, the best way forward will be to take the train to Shimoyoshida Station. Then you can hike up to the park/Shrine/overlook area.
At the time I was using the Hakone Free Pass, so all these bus trips and train travel was "free", as part of purchasing the pass.
Written March 18, 2019
If heart problem person, is there any other option to reach to the shrine top?
Written January 18, 2019
There is a road that leads up to the pagoda but they are closed sometimes. I am unable to tell you the opening/closing times though.
Written January 18, 2019
What is the best way to get there in the early morning from hotel accommodation in Lake Kawaguchiko? Thanks!
Written January 12, 2019
You can catch a Fujikyu line train from Kawaguchiko station to Shimoyoshida station. Trains run approx every 20 mins or so. First trains around 5:15am!!!
Written January 19, 2019
What is the best way to get here from Hakone? Also, are their spots to lock up your luggage? We are traveling from Hakone to Tokyo and felt that this would be a good side trip along the way. Curious on everyone’s thoughts. Thank you!
Written June 14, 2018
The best way to look up public transporration schedules is through hyperdia. All stations have coin lockers so eaay peasy!!
Written June 15, 2018
What is the best way to get here from Hakone? Also, are their spots to lock up your luggage? We are traveling from Hakone to Tokyo and felt that this would be a good side trip along the way. Curious on everyone’s thoughts. Thank you!
Written June 14, 2018
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