Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine and its pagoda sit proudly in beautiful Arakurayama Sengen Park. The pagoda is perfectly positioned for spectacular views of distant Mt. Fuji and if you visit during the cherry blossom season you can fit three Japanese icons all into one shot.

The old Arakura Shrine was built in the 721 (1,304 years ago ) for the Lord in Yamanashi, The famous samurai Mr.Takeda, is one of the most oldest Shrine in the sacred Arakura Mountain Sengen Park, in the same place but in a little more altitude there is the also famous Chureito Pagoda, one of Japan's most iconic and picturesque landmarks, famous for its stunning views of Mt. Fuji in the background. It is located in Fujiyoshida, near the base of Mt. Fuji, and is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine. The pagoda, with its red structure and serene surroundings, offers a perfect blend of traditional Japanese architecture and natural beauty. The pagoda is situated on a hill, providing a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season (spring) and autumn when the surrounding foliage is vibrant. The iconic shot of the pagoda framed by blooming sakura trees or fiery autumn leaves with Mt. Fuji in the background is one of Japan’s most photographed scenes.

A beautiful shrine with nearly 300 cherry blossom trees and striking red torii gate The shrine was founded in 705 to enshrine the deity of the site. Following the great eruption of Mt. Fuji in 807, the emperor dispatched an imperial envoy to this shrine to perform a ritual to halt the eruption. It is said that during the Warring States Period, when Takeda Nobutora, the father of a famous warlord Takeda Shingen, battled with the Hojo Family, he set up camp here, prayed for victory, and won the battle. He then dedicated his sword to this shrine.

Honcho Street in Fujiyoshida provides one of the best views of Mount Fuji, and is a must-visit for any one visiting the area. After spending several weeks in Japan, it was one of our most memorable moments visiting this amazing street!

This shrine is said to have had its start in 100 A.D., when a small shrine was built to celebrate the visit of prince Yamato Takeru-no Mikoto to this hill when he was on his way to Kai Province from Hakone. Later in 788, an altar was built to enshrine Sengen God at the present site to halt the frequent eruptions of Mt. Fuji. While Mt. Fuji had been worshipped since ancient times and regarded as sacred, with the rise of mountain worship, people eventually began climbing mountain for ascetic training and this shrine became a basis of Mt. Fuji worship. In the Edo era, "Fuji-ko" worship gained explosive popularity and this area flourished as its sacred spot. The site was designated as one of Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site Assets in 2013.

ishi Park on the north shore of Kawaguchiko is a park with a superb view of lake and Mt.Fuji at once. Various flowers bloom on the promenade along the lakeside according to the season. On a sunny day, there are many photographers who take pictures of Mt. Fuji, lake and flowers from early morning. There is a large free parking lot and is popular as a rest area of the touring of a bicycle and the motorcycle. Flowers which bloom in profusion every season, the scenery of wide lake and magnificent view of Mt.Fuji are the charm of only Oishi park. You will feel calm if you stroll slowly in the promenade where flowers bloom while looking at Mt.Fuji.

Appare” is the sightseeing boat where you can take 20-minute cruises around Lake Kawaguchiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. Set sail from Appare pier on the shores of Lake Kawaguchiko and cruise under Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge to swing by Unoshima, the only island in the Fuji Five lakes, before making a U-turn back home. Prepare to gaze upon Mt. Fuji like you’ve never seen her before. With a full-on Japanese exterior design, this tour boat is designed after an Atakebune warship used by warlord Takeda Shingen’s fleet in the warring states period. It’s especially popular for its flashy exterior, which incorporates designs from the “Akazonae” military unit and 4-diamond Takeda family crest. The boat interior even features a Japanese styled design with unpainted wood that’s reminiscent of tatami. There’s even a military “gunbai” fan and “haori” jacket to rent if you’re in the mood to snap a photo while looking like a Japanese seafarer.