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| As dusk settled, streetlamps flickered to life |
The Chureito Pagoda (忠霊塔, Chūreitō⭐) stands as a five-storied pagoda on the mountainside overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1963 as a peace memorial, it is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine complex.
To reach the pagoda, visitors ascend nearly 400 steps from the shrine’s main buildings. The location offers spectacular views of Mount Fuji, especially during the cherry blossom season in mid-April and the autumn color season in the first half of November. Photographers particularly appreciate this spot for its quintessentially Japanese vistas.
Sunset Magic at Chureito Pagoda
On a crisp April day, I embarked on a journey to witness its magic at sunset. A brief ten-minute walk from Shimo-Yoshida Station on the Fujikyu Line led me to the base of the hill. As I ascended for five minutes, the invigorating fresh air fueled my anticipation.
Arriving at the pagoda just before sunset, I found myself in the company of other admirers. Together, we waited patiently, captivated by the ever-changing light on Mount Fuji. As dusk settled, streetlamps flickered to life, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the already mesmerizing vista.
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| Marking the Ascent: The First Torii Gate |
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| Unveiling the Vista: From Hillside Trail to Fujiyoshida |
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| The Majestic Chureito Pagoda: Presiding Over the Hilltop |
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| As I descended, the night had cloaked everything in darkness, save for the gentle glow of the streetlights illuminating the stairs |
Witnessing Mt. Fuji from Chureito Pagoda (YouTube link)
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