Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine

新倉富士浅間神社

Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine stands at the foot of Mt. Arakura in Fujiyoshida. It is said to have been founded in 705 as the guardian shrine of the local community. After the great eruption of Mt. Fuji in 807, the imperial court sent a messenger here to pray for the fire to stop. The Chureito memorial pagoda stands in its grounds, and the area is known for cherry blossoms, azaleas and autumn leaves.

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Visitor information

Getting there: About 5 minutes on foot from Shimoyoshida Station (Fujikyuko Line); about 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko IC.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Parking for about 200 cars.
The annual grand festival is held on April 19, and a cherry blossom festival on the third weekend of April.
Address: 3353 Arakura, Fujiyoshida. Inquiries: 0555-23-2001.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The 398-step staircase up to the Chureito Pagoda observation deck starts from the shrine grounds. If you prefer not to climb the stairs, a gentle slope takes about 15-20 minutes.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamanashi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.