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Chureito Pagoda

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Chureito Pagoda

忠霊塔

Yamanashi · Chubu

Chureito Pagoda is a five-story pagoda located on a hillside overlooking Fujiyoshida. It offers stunning views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season, making it a picturesque spot for photography and contemplation.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more famous viewpoints of Mount Fuji and miss this serene location.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.7· 5,914 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Arakurayama Sengen Park and Chureito Pagoda are free to enter/hike; paid parking lots nearby, not the pagoda itself
Nearest station
Shimoyoshida Station · 20 min walk (long stairway to the viewpoint)
Website
chureito-pagoda.com/summary

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

templeMount Fujicherry blossoms

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