Arakurayama Sengen Park
新倉山浅間公園 · 후지요시다시
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:06
Welcome to Arakurayama Sengen Park, a site that has achieved global fame as the quintessential image of Japan. Located on the slopes of Mount Arakura in Fujiyoshida, this park offers a singular view that combines three of the…
Listen in the app2Section 1: The Arakura Sengen Shrine at the Base1:51
Before you begin your climb, you will pass through the grounds of the Arakura Sengen Shrine, located at the base of the mountain. Established in the year seven hundred and five, this shrine is dedicated to the goddess Konohana…
Listen in the app3Section 2: The Sakuya-hime Staircase (398 Steps)1:58
To reach the famous pagoda, one must ascend the Sakuya-hime Staircase, a daunting flight of three hundred and ninety-eight stone steps. Named after the mountain's goddess, this climb is a literal and figurative ascent toward the…
Listen in the app4Section 3: The Chureito Pagoda (Cenotaph for the Fallen)1:59
The vibrant five-story pagoda that serves as the park's centerpiece is known as the Chureito Pagoda. Formally named the Fujiyoshida Cenotaph Monument, it was built in nineteen fifty-eight by the citizens of Fujiyoshida as a…
Listen in the app5Section 4: The Main Observation Deck1:53
A few meters behind and slightly above the pagoda lies the main observation deck, the exact spot where the 'famous' photograph is taken. This elevated platform was specifically expanded and renovated to accommodate the thousands…
Listen in the app6Section 5: Seasonal Rhythms—Sakura and Autumn Colors1:58
The character of Arakurayama Sengen Park shifts dramatically with the seasons, making it a site of constant renewal. The most famous period is mid-April, when the 'Somei Yoshino' cherry trees are in full bloom. …
Listen in the app7Section 6: The Nature Trails and Higher Viewpoints1:54
For those willing to venture beyond the pagoda, a series of nature trails leads higher up the slopes of Mount Arakura. These paths are much less crowded and offer a more rugged, natural experience. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:28
As you descend the steps of Arakurayama Sengen Park, carry with you the memory of that singular, perfect view. You have seen why this site has captured the imagination of the world. …
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What is Arakurayama Sengen Park?
Arakurayama Sengen Park is a place in 후지요시다시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 후지요시다시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 07 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.5012, 138.8014 |
| Last updated |
