Safety barrier has set up behind the Chureito pagoda

Have you visited Chureito pagoda? This place is quite famous for its BEAUTIFUL scenery.

When you take pictures of the pagoda and Mt. Fuji, you should climb up on the stone wall behind the pagoda. That surface is sloping and slippery, so Fujiyoshida city has set up a safety barrier on the wall.  But the view from there has not changed.

Please come and enjoy the scenery!!!

Mainichi Shinbun

O-hanami 2012

I went to Arakura Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida city today.

It must be the most popular place for taking a "Mt. Fuji & sakura & pagoda" picture. The front cover picture of the 1st edition of Lonely Planet Discover Japan was taken at the exact same place.

But I am wondering when it was taken, because if it's April there must be more snow on Mt. Fuji....

Otsuka yama （大塚丘）

How to get to Arakura Sengen Shrine

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Araya-yama Shrine (Kinun-jinja) on 2nd stn. of Mt. Fuji

These pictures were taken when I went to a shrine called "Kinun(=economic fortune)-jinja". It is located on the 2nd station of Mt. Fuji along Takizawa-rindo in Fujiyoshida city. This shrine is getting very popular since it was introduced by Mr. Yukio Funai as one of the very powerful energy spots. I am looking forward to becoming a millionaire sooner or later!

Shrines around Mt.Fuji

I went to Shoji Suwa Jinja to see a big Japanese cedar tree, which is about 1,200 years old and is known as a national natural treasure. This shrine is located on the straight line between Suwa-taisha in Nagano pref. and the summit of Mt.Fuji.

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

This is one of my favorite places where I often go.