Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakurayama Sengen Park
Arakurayama Sengen Park
4.5
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John and Deb K
Karratha, Australia822 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 31 March 2024
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FlyAtNight
Brooklin, Canada3,643 contributions
Sept 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 29 September 2024
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Tinytot2016
Gunma Prefecture, Japan11,117 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 26 October 2023
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stuart w
Airdrie, UK10,348 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 27 September 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 4 September 2013
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Kevin Y
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia53 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
It a bit more difficult to reach as the attraction is not right in front of the train station, you'll have to walk a little bit to reach this park. Once you reached Kawaguchiko station, you'll have to take another train to reach Shimo-yoshida station to reach here(Pasmo accepted). Luckily, signs are plentiful here, if not, just follow the crowd. While i was there, there was only a few clouds covering Mt. Fuji, but as i continued to wait there (about 1 hour more), it was completely revealed and turned out to be an amazing sight. If you walked a bit further up from the pagoda viewing point (where all the postcards come from), there's a small shack where you can view the mountain at it's full glory without any trees or buildings to hinder it.
Written 31 March 2017
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Sumi
Subang Jaya, Malaysia84 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We took a bus tour that departed from Ueno by bus. This is highly recommended. The walk up the shrine took about 20 minutes including stops for breathtaking photos. Weather was great too so we got some awesome shots.
Written 5 December 2019
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SimonSays
Southampton, UK266 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is THE photo. Once you've seen this everything else pales in comparison. You should go there. I went there. It was awesome. It was only a couple of days ago and I still haven't seen anything better. Maybe I never will. If you see anything better let me know.
Written 11 May 2019
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Qing Q
Singapore, Singapore676 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Climb three hundred and sixty over steps to reach the midway of this park to catch this awesome postcard scene. It is no easy feat, takes some determination, and a good shoe. The steps get really slippery when wet. Elderly might not be able to make the top as it requires some stamina.
However, its is rewarding for the view of mount fuji at the top
However, its is rewarding for the view of mount fuji at the top
Written 10 March 2018
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Ren C
Sydney, Australia50 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Husband and I visited today, 8th of March.
Got off at Shimoyoshida Station ~0815am from Fujikyu Highland Station. Weather was sunny but cold. Took us about 15 min to walk the start of of the park.
Theres a winding way to the Chureito Pagoda or steps. We walked up the stairs ~15min and went down by the winding road.
Mt Fuji views at every step up the pagoda, it's worth a visit. Theres also a food truck midway.
It's really peaceful here except an hour or two later we experienced heaps of people start to arrive, some talk loudly others even scream between each other. Otherwise it's a must do when you're in the area.
Got off at Shimoyoshida Station ~0815am from Fujikyu Highland Station. Weather was sunny but cold. Took us about 15 min to walk the start of of the park.
Theres a winding way to the Chureito Pagoda or steps. We walked up the stairs ~15min and went down by the winding road.
Mt Fuji views at every step up the pagoda, it's worth a visit. Theres also a food truck midway.
It's really peaceful here except an hour or two later we experienced heaps of people start to arrive, some talk loudly others even scream between each other. Otherwise it's a must do when you're in the area.
Written 10 March 2019
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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 18 February 2024
Is there any spots nearby to park a bicycle? My friend and I will be riding there.
Written 29 January 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 11 March 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 18 March 2019
If heart problem person, is there any other option to reach to the shrine top?
Written 18 January 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 18 January 2019
What is the best way to get there in the early morning from hotel accommodation in Lake Kawaguchiko? Thanks!
Written 12 January 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 19 January 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 14 June 2018
The best way to look up public transporration schedules is through hyperdia. All stations have coin lockers so eaay peasy!!
Written 15 June 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 14 June 2018
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