Fujiyoshida 富士吉田市
Mount and wonders
Fujiyoshida, very close to Mount Fuji, is an attractive city in several respects. Gateway to the ascent of Mount Fuji, you will find historic temples and activities for everyone all year round.
Fuji-san and pagoda in Fujiyoshida during hanami
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Fujiyoshida is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, north of Mount Fuji . This city is one of the gateways for tourism around Mount Fuji, as well as for the ascent of this sacred mountain. The influence of the great volcano is such that Fujiyoshida Station changed its name to "Fujisan", the name of Mount Fuji in Japanese, in 2011.
Arakurayama-Sengen Park
We are there on Mount Arakura, a famous spot for photographers, as much for the view of Fujisan, as in the spring for the 650 cherry trees that dot it. One of the best-known images is that of a 5-storied pagoda with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji in the background . The 4th edition of the Michelin guide even featured it on its cover.
Read: Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri
At the foot of Mount Arakura is a small Shinto temple, the Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja , founded in the year 705. With courage you will climb the 397 steps that will take you to the top of the pagoda, from where the phenomenal view of the Fuji and the city of Fujiyoshida will perk you up in an instant.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-Jinja
We are here in the Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of Mount Fuji, the kami of the calm waters of the mountain. A large Japanese cypress and cedars of several centuries welcome you, just like from the entrance a large red torii , the largest wooden torii in Japan, which will make your soul grow at once.
Moss-covered stone lanterns create a solemn ambiance on the way to the temple, even more so if you walk it to Yoshida-guchi , THE starting point for climbing Mount Fuji , kilometer point 0 to 850 m d 'altitude. Of course, it is also possible to go directly by car to the fifth station, at 2,305 m , but it would be a shame not to do the ascent on foot as in the Edo period (1603-1868). For the most valiant and sporty anyway!
See also: Mount Fuji, up to the 5th station
Japan's largest red wooden torii gate
Jerome Laborde
Fujiyama Museum
This art museum is unique in that it only exhibits works on the theme of Mount Fuji . For centuries, this mountain has inspired many artists, Hokusai in the lead. Whether they are from the region or great masters, find their works with the original model as a backdrop.
Fuji Q Highland
For thrill seekers, this amusement park with dizzying rides will delight you, even if there is something for everyone, for young and old, with Fujisan in front of your eyes.
Also read: 5 typically Japanese amusement parks
Mt.Fuji Radar Dome Museum
This scientific equipment combined with a meteorological station sat for more than 30 years at the very top of Mount Fuji, at an altitude of 3,776 m. In 1999, it was dismantled and then brought to Fujiyoshida to be transformed into a science museum . You will be able to know everything about its history, but especially about the climatic and weather conditions of this mountain.
Science museums in Japan: Nagoya & Tokyo
Mount Fuji Radar Dome museum
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So as not to leave on an empty stomach and without knowing the local specialty, we invite you to taste the Yoshida no Udon, a kind of big wheat noodle, which you will have no trouble finding because more than 60 restaurants offers it a la carte. In addition to being tasty, it's a cheap dish, from 250 to 500 yen a meal (from 1€90 to 3€80).
For further :
- When to climb?
- 7 facts about Mount Fuji
- Feature: Climbing Mount Fuji
- Budget to plan for the ascent
- Five onsen with views of Mount Fuji
- Three little-known caves at the foot of Mount Fuji
Address, timetable & access
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+81 (0)555-22-1111Timetable
By bus: from Shinjuku (Fujigoko line) to Chuodo Shimoyoshida or Fuji-Q Highland stops (1h30) By train: from Shinjuku (JR Chuo line), change at Otsuki (Fujikyu Express line) to Fuji-Q Highland ( 2h)Website
http://en.city.fujiyoshida.yamanashi.jp/forms/top/top.aspx
