Yamanashi : Free Things to Do

Arakurayama Sengen Park

A Popular Spot for Sakura Cherry Blossoms, a Pagoda and Mount Fuji

Yamanashi / Shrines & Temples

• 10 Mar 2019

  Enjoying a Beautiful View of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture’s Fujiyoshida – Arakurayama Sengen Park

  If you walk about 10 minutes from the Fujikyuko Line’s Shimoyoshida Station, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, then climb 398 steps, you will reach Arakurayama Sengen Park, a must-visit location. This is an admission-free park giving where you can enjoy a fine view of Mount Fuji and commanding a panoramic view of Fujiyoshida.

• 26 Feb 2019

  Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival

  Arakurayama Sengen Park is the most popular view of Mt. Fuji in the Fuji Five Lakes area, and the beautiful scenery attracts tourists from within and outside of Japan.

• 12 Apr 2018

  It's Sakura Season at Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture!

  All over Japan, Sakura (cherry blossoms) are reaching full bloom earlier than usual this year. Today, I'd like to introduce the Sakura at Arakurayama Sengen Park (nicknamed the Memorial Tower). It's located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Fuji-Q Highland

An Amusement Park at the Foot of Mt. Fuji Famous for its Thrill Rides.

Yamanashi / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

• 7 Aug 2017

  Yamanashi Prefecture’s Fuji-Q Highland Now Has a New Attraction, “Dod-Dodonpa”!

  Fuji-Q Highland, said to be the Holy Land of roller coasters, now has yet another roller coaster to add to their repertoire! “Do-Dodonpa,” a new-and-improved version of the older coaster “Dodonpa,” opened on July 15th, now faster than ever and with the world’s largest loop added! I went to ride it as soon as I could, so I will be introducing it here!

Shosenkyo Gorge

Shosenkyo is said to be “the most beautiful gorge in Japan”, and is a special scenic beauty of the country.

Yamanashi / Nature Spots

Oishi Park

Known for its summer lavender fields, this spot offers breathtaking views of both Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji at once.

Yamanashi / Parks & Gardens

Araya Yama Jinja

One of the three shrines for blessings of wealth.

Yamanashi / Shrines & Temples

Michi-no-Eki, Fujiyoshida

Popular Michi no Eki (roadside station) with a fabulous view of Mt. Fuji.

Yamanashi / Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Takeda Shrine

A shrine famous for its blessings of victory fortune, venerating Takeda Shingen.

Yamanashi / Shrines & Temples

Sakana Park

A theme park based on the rich water and forest of Oshino Village.

Yamanashi / Parks & Gardens

Kawaguchi-ko Momiji Corridor

Located in Lake Kawaguchi of Fuji, the maple corridor offers a view of Mount Fuji.

Yamanashi / Nature Spots

Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine

An ancient shrine with world-class views of Mt. Fuji.

Yamanashi / Shrines & Temples

Kikyou Shingen Mochi Factory Theme Park

The factory theme park of Kikyouya, the historical sweets shop opened in 1889.

Yamanashi / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park

A theme park where you can enjoy Yamanashi agricultural products and athletic activities in nature.

Yamanashi / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Lake Shoji（Shoji-ko）

A globally famous spot where the most beautiful scenery of Mt.Fuji can be seen.

Yamanashi / Nature Spots