Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka
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H L
Melbourne, Australia1,933 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
The Centre was no more than a 10 minute walk from the Fujisan Honguu Sengen Taisha Shrine. My friends told me the centre is about 2 years old and designed by the architect Shigeru Ban, the exterior timber of the lattice work is from Mt. Fuji. On closer inspection, the quality of timber work was amazing.
The surface of the large shallow pond would reflect the inverted cone of the timber work and represent Mt.Fuji. We were not able to see that as the wind was causing a lot of ripples on the water surface.
The 300 Yen Admission was a small fee. We were given an English Version of a small brochure with the fee payment. Then we start the easy climb up the inside spiral walk with gaint curve video screens on the side that is supposed to simulate the climb up the various levels of Mt. Fuji to the summit at the end of the walk. This walk was colorful, and informative of the vegetation, environment and condition as one climbs the mountain.
The balcony at the top of the building gave a great view of Mt.Fuji.
We also attended a 10 minute video in the small cinema, the video featured no dialogue and Mt.Fuji passing through the four seasons.
The surface of the large shallow pond would reflect the inverted cone of the timber work and represent Mt.Fuji. We were not able to see that as the wind was causing a lot of ripples on the water surface.
The 300 Yen Admission was a small fee. We were given an English Version of a small brochure with the fee payment. Then we start the easy climb up the inside spiral walk with gaint curve video screens on the side that is supposed to simulate the climb up the various levels of Mt. Fuji to the summit at the end of the walk. This walk was colorful, and informative of the vegetation, environment and condition as one climbs the mountain.
The balcony at the top of the building gave a great view of Mt.Fuji.
We also attended a 10 minute video in the small cinema, the video featured no dialogue and Mt.Fuji passing through the four seasons.
Written April 19, 2019
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Jeremy B
Brisbane, Australia32 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
If you have come to Fujinomiya, then the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre is a must: you’ll get to see and learn a lot about the volcano dominating the skyline just outside. Once you get to the to, the view is spectacular.
Written December 1, 2019
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alans747
Kahului220 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
New, just opened December 23, 2017, the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka is actually in Fujinomiya, a short train ride from the Shizuoka Station to the Fujinomiya Station. It is a 7 minute walk (0.5 km) from the JR station on Highway 414. The entry fee is a bargain at 300yen. Get there early so you will miss the tour buses and the school kids on excursions. The building is a work of art sitting in a very large reflecting pool with a huge red red Tori in front. Inside the building a circular ramp leads you the top, all the while displaying moving panoramic footage as if you were actually climbing Mt. Fuji yourself with accompanying sounds. The open rooftop viewing platform overlooks Fujinomiya and on a clear day Mt. Fuji will be fully revealed with more obstructions. You can sit there as long as you desire to observe the sacred mountain. On a lower level there is a theater with a well made short film about Fuji-san. Other displays depict the art and cultural significances. Don't miss this wonderful bargain.
Written April 13, 2018
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Jamiekzo
Portage, MI46 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We utilized our JR rail pass and traveled for about an hour in Shinkansen from Shinagawa to Shin-Fuji for a day trip, knowing that the weather condition would be fair to view the Mount Fuji. We selected a few parks within reasonable walking distance in Fuji City before our arrival. As we arrived the station, we headed to the tourist information center for more recommendation on great locations to for photos. The helpful lady at the center provided detail bus and train schedules to Fujinomiya from Shin-Fuji to Fuji. The journey was complex traveling on the bus, train and by foot. However, it was all worth it to make it the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center. It was a goose-bump experience that the beauty and the powerful nature combined together from a building that was designed to reflect the shape of Mother Nature. It was so powerful, beautiful and mesmerizing! I presented my student card from Western Michigan University for a free admission at the center. I highly recommend going in to walk the spiral path, learning about the meaning of Mount Fuji in Japanese culture and simulate the steep walk all the way to the top of the center. It was the WOW feeling that you can only be there to find out. This center is brand new, it opened in December 2017. Shin-Fuji is not a busy station in Shinkansen line, We had a relaxing day trip from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to avoid rush hour in and out of Tokyo.
Written January 13, 2018
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Lyn W
58 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The architecture of this building in relation to Mt Fuji is amazing. You enter and walk up a spiral walkway which as your ascend shows you the vies and conditions you would get and see if you were climbing Mt Fuji. An amazing concept, full credit to the architect. Then at the top if it is a fine day you get an incredible view of Mt Fuji. Definitely worth a visit.
Written March 6, 2019
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AndyWestender
Southampton, UK69 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We only came here because our coach tour couldn't access the road up to Station 5 after it was blocked by fallen trees thanks to Typhoon Trami. A pleasant hour of admiring the view and displays but no compensation for not going up the volcano.
Written October 2, 2018
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Mark P
292 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Small footprint but overall a great interactive introduction to Fuji san. Loved the short English documentary and the displays. Nice gift shop and snack shop upstairs. Definitely a good place to start your tour or walk around or up My Fuji
Written August 23, 2018
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STAN49_12
Powell River, Canada453 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Our visit was part of a cruise ship tour we did when docked in Shimizu. It's an architecturally beautiful building. The design is excellent and a walkway leads to the top of the building and you are able to travel through the various projected landscapes as they would be if climbing Mount Fuji from sea level. We were very fortunate to have a clear view of Japan's sacred mountain. There are many interesting exhibits in areas next to the stairway which can be enjoyed either on the way up or back down. There is a video theatre but unfortunately we didn't have the time to stay and enjoy a film.
Written July 21, 2018
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Dixon L
Hong Kong, China8 contributions
Jan 2023
Another Masterpiece from the US trained JP architect Shigeru Ban, together with Kengo Kuma as the Wind and Thunder Deities of JP architecture known overseas
Written February 4, 2023
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Mollymoon_26
Bangkok, Thailand1,571 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
When modern architecture meet nature. Stun architecture reflects in front pond. Exhibition relates beleive and story about Mt. Fuji. There is observation deck, which is modern white room and the backgroud is Mt.Fuji. by the way, better check weather before visit, cause you may not see Mt. Fuji. Staffs are very friendly and communicate english quite well.
Written September 13, 2019
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Hi I'm travelling to Japan later this year and would like to visit lake kawaguchiko and spend the following day in fujinomiya. Are the two easily connected by rail way or would it be better to go back to Tokyo inbetween. Thanks in advanced
Written February 6, 2019
You're going to love your trip! I went in January to both of those places and loved it. Okay, two things I learnt were that there are two types of free pass tickets available. You can get a two day bus pass that you can use to get on / off many busses. You can go to all of the attractions around Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saito, then you can use it to go to Fujinomiya and see the attractions around there. Price is 2,500 for adults and 1,250 yen for kids. Google: fujisan-west side story
If you have an extra day I recomend checking out Hakone, you could get a combination ticket from Shinjuku station that will cover all your train travel, pirate ship rides on a huge lake, rope ways, and cable cars, and discounts for a lot of attractions. Amazing place!
Google: odakyu passes hakone
Hope this helps.
Written February 18, 2019
To see all the exhibitions etc., how much time would you suggest we spend here? And are there restaurants around the Center for lunch?
Thanks, J
Written August 19, 2018
The food we found was on the way to the shrine, not near station, though there looked like there were some restaurants on the way back from the shrine to the station.
Written August 19, 2018
What is the easiest way to get to this Center? I'm thinking of coming here either from Tokyo, Atami or Yamanashi prefecture.Thanks!
Written March 23, 2018
Train to Fujinomiya station, then a short walk. HyperDIA is a great timetable guide that can help you get there.
Written July 30, 2018
Any place to grab food for the ride on to Kyoto after going to Centre?
Written March 18, 2018
One last piece of advice. Our train stopped in Shizouka for about 15 minutes before train to Fujinomiya. The train continuing on to Kyoto also went through Shizouka. We researched the location of lockers and realized that since Shizouka was a much bigger station it had way more lockers. We checked our bags in Shizouka and easily picked them back up there. Don't count on lockers in Fujinomiya.
Written August 19, 2018
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