Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park
Shizuoka Prefecture · Japan
Fuji Shibasari Peace Park is a hidden gem known mostly to locals. From its quiet hilltop location, you can enjoy one of the clearest and most beautiful views of Mt. Fuji without the crowds. The pure white stupa and the iconic mountain together create a peaceful, picture-perfect scene, changing with the seasons — cherry blossoms in spring, deep greenery in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and crisp views in winter. If you want a stunning Mt. Fuji photo spot that most tourists never find, this is the place.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, more commonly known as the Gotemba Peace Park. This sanctuary of tranquility is situated on a hillside overlooking the city of Gotemba in Shizuoka Prefecture, offering what many consider to…
Listen in the app2The Nio Guardians: Sentinels of the South and North
As you begin your ascent toward the main stupa, you are greeted by the formidable presence of the Nio guardians. These are the traditional protectors of Buddhist temples, representing the beginning and the end, birth and death,…
Listen in the app3The International Lion Gallery: A Global Gathering
One of the most unique features of Heiwa Park is the collection of stone lion statues that line the pathway toward the stupa. These are not just any lions; they are gifts from various Asian nations and regions, each representing…
Listen in the app4The Great White Stupa: The Heart of Peace
At the summit of the park stands the Bussharito, the Great White Stupa. This monumental structure is a soaring, bell-shaped tower that stands in stark, beautiful contrast to the deep blue of the sky and the green of the mountains. …
Listen in the app5The Koi Pond and Zen Gardens: Reflections of Stillness
Descending from the stupa, the park offers a more intimate encounter with nature through its carefully designed ponds and Zen gardens. The large pond is home to hundreds of vibrant koi fish—orange, white, and gold—that glide…
Listen in the app6Mount Fuji Viewpoint: The Ultimate Vista
While there are many places to see Mount Fuji, the viewpoint at the Peace Park is widely regarded by scholars and photographers as one of the best. Because the park is elevated on a ridge above Gotemba, you are presented with a…
Listen in the app7Sakura Season: A Canopy of Pink and White
If you are fortunate enough to visit during the spring, usually in late March or early April, the Peace Park is transformed into a dreamscape of cherry blossoms. The park is home to hundreds of sakura trees, including the classic…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, take one last look at the white stupa and the grand mountain that stands behind it. This park is a testament to the fact that even in the wake of great conflict, humanity can…
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What is Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park?
Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park is a place in Shizuoka Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shizuoka Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2854, 138.9549 |
| Last updated |