Chureito Pagoda 新倉山浅間公園 忠霊塔

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Distance: 1.39 mi
Elevation gain: 371 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 371 ft
Max elevation: 2,838 ft
TrailRank: 56
Min elevation: 2,467 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 40 minutes
Time: 49 minutes
Coordinates: 390
Uploaded: April 3, 2024
Recorded: April 2024

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near Shinmachi, Yamanashi (Japan)

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The Chureito Pagoda (忠霊塔, Chūreitō) is a five storied pagoda on the mountainside overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji off in the distance. The pagoda is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built as a peace memorial in 1963 nearly 400 steps up the mountain from the shrine's main buildings.

The location offers spectacular views of Mount Fuji in combination with the pagoda, especially during the cherry blossom season in mid April when there are hundreds of trees in bloom and during the autumn color season which usually takes place in the first half of November. The spot is particularly popular among photographers as it allows for some wonderfully stereotypical shots of Japan.

Arakura Sengen Shrine is a ten minute walk from Shimo-Yoshida Station along the Fujikyu Railway Line (35 minutes, 980 yen from Otsuki or 10 minutes, 310 yen from Kawaguchiko). The pagoda is an additional five minute walk up the hill.