With one of the most iconic views of Mount Fuji, Arakurayama Sengen Park shouldn’t be missed on trips to Yamanashi Prefecture. For a dash of nature and shrines amidst an incredible backdrop, head to Arakurayama Sengen Park. Arakurayama Sengen Park was opened in 1959 and covers over four hectares. Located at the…
The official Mount Fuji climbing season runs from early July to mid-September, when the weather is milder, the mountain is free of snow, and there are places to stay on it at night.Climb Japan’s most iconic landmark or explore the surrounding area, you re in for a mountain of fun either way.
Jinja (shrines) are everywhere in Japan—more than 100,000! They’re not hard to spot. The entryway to a shrine is marked by a large torii (gate). This is in contrast to Buddhist temples that do not have torii gates. Once you pass through the torii, you’ll know you’re in a sacred space. But what kind of sacred…
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