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Chureito Pagoda and Shimoyoshida

Japan, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

35.4978000, 138.8033000

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Overview

Pagoda, Fuji and a Fujikyu train on the embankment below — three subjects that only stack from one hillside.

Photography

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Best Months

Jan Feb Apr Dec

Photography Tips

Mid-April blossom lasts roughly a week; December to February gives the clearest Fuji. Summer haze hides the mountain.

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Access & Drone Info

Access

Difficulty Estimated

moderate

Access is on foot: 398 steps up to Arakurayama Sengen Park. The site suffers severe overtourism and crowd-control measures are in force at peak times — follow whatever the on-site direction is on the day and do not set up where you block the stairs or the viewing terrace.

Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.

Drone

Restrictions Apply

↑ 150 m No night Registration req.

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) ↗ Full regulations →

Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.