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.

Visitors can enjoy one of the most popular views of Mt. Fuji. It’s a representative scenic place of Japan that presents an assortment of views of Mt. Fuji, Chureito Pagoda, and cherry blossoms in April every year.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Chureito Pagoda is a five storied pagoda that sits right on a mountainside, overlooking Fujiyoshida City. On a clear day, you’ll see the majestic Mount Fuji in the distance …

Jan 22, 2024 · Chureito Pagoda and the Arakura Sengen Shrine are located in the Arakurayama Sengen Park, near Kawaguchiko – one of the major towns in the Fuji Five Lakes area. It takes around 2.5 hours to reach Chureito Pagoda from Tokyo, so it …

Feb 26, 2019 · The Chureito Pagoda, also called the Chastain Tower and officially named the Fujiyoshida Cenotaph Monument, is a shrine located in the Fuji Five Lakes region at Mount Fuji’s northern base. The Pagoda has five stories; it is situated on a mountainside overlooking Fuji Yoshida City, with Mount Fuji itself visible in the distance.

The five-story Chureito Pagoda is located on a hill in Arakurayama Sengen Park in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is part of the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, to which it was added in 1963 as a peace memorial. It is reached via 398 steps and is impressive …

Apr 14, 2013 · The classic view: Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji. The Chureito Pagoda, built in 1963 as a peace memorial, is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida, a 10-minute train ride from Kawaguchiko station. Get off at Shimoyoshida station on the Fujikyu line, from there it's a 10-minute walk.

Nov 1, 2023 · Chureito Pagoda, also sometimes known as Chureito Red Pagoda, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Japan which you absolutely must visit; located in the Fuji Five Lakes region of Japan it has the arguably the best view of Mount Fuji.

The Chureito Pagoda is at the top of the 398 stone steps from the bottom. You can go up to the Pagoda by car, but it would be a good idea to enjoy the view of Mt.Fuji while going up the stone steps.

Chureito Pagoda, also known as Fujiyoshida Cenotaph Monument, was built in 1963 to commemorate the war dead. The pagoda is dedicated to the World War II soldiers and is an essential part of the Arakurayama Sengen Shrine complex.