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Tourists take photos of Mount Fuji and the Chureito Pagoda from the observation deck at Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fuji-Yoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Jan. 17.
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--Visitors to a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji could face being slapped with an entrance fee as city officials tackle issues related to overtourism.
This Man Photographed Mount Fuji for 7 Years—Here's the Result Despite taking hundreds of trips to Japan's iconic mountain, this photographer has never climbed it. By Marie McGrory ...
One of the most iconic views of Mount Fuji is located in this park, with the red Chureito Pagoda in the foreground. This 5-storey pagoda was built in 1963 as a peace memorial.
Iconic Image Stirs Interest. Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture is known as the location of a now iconic photo featuring Mount Fuji and the Chūreitō pagoda in the city’s Arakurayama-Sengen Park.
Located at the base of Mount Arakurayama, this park is famous for its fantastic views of nearby Mount Fuji. At the entrance to the park, you’ll see a large red torii (gate) welcoming you. Next, there ...