TABI LENSLocal guide

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Sights

  • Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)

    新倉山浅間公園(忠霊塔)

    Perched on a mountainside overlooking the city of Fujiyoshida, this park is home to the Chureito Pagoda (忠霊塔). Built in the style of a five-story pagoda, it serves as a memorial honoring the townspeople who lost their lives in past wars.

  • Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

    北口本宮冨士浅間神社

    Dedicated to the spirit of Mount Fuji, this historic shrine has long served as the traditional starting point for pilgrims heading up the mountain. Deep within the shrine grounds lies the entrance to the historic Yoshida Ascending Route (吉田口登山道), which leads all the way to the summit.

  • Street View of Mount Fuji (Shimoyoshida)

    富士山の見える街並み(下吉田)

    Around the Shimoyoshida area of Fujiyoshida, Mount Fuji looms large at the end of a straight shopping street. The nostalgic scene pairing the iconic peak with retro shop signs and vintage streetlights has become a very popular view.

  • Kanadorii Gate

    金鳥居(かなどりい)

    This grand torii gate stands proudly right in the town of Fujiyoshida. Since ancient times, it has been known as the "First Torii" of Mount Fuji, marking the threshold where the sacred realm of worship begins.

  • Former Togawa Family Residence, Oshi Lodging

    御師 旧外川家住宅

    During the Edo period, this historic house belonged to an "oshi" (御師)—spiritual guides who provided lodging and care for pilgrims climbing Mount Fuji. Beyond offering a place to stay, oshi led prayers and rituals before the ascent and guided visitors on their journeys.

  • Fujisan Museum

    ふじさんミュージアム

    This museum covers the history and folklore of Fujiyoshida City. It introduces the heritage of people who climbed Mount Fuji as an act of faith, the daily lives of the pilgrim lodging masters (oshi), and the development of the local textile craft.

  • Araya Yama Jinja Shrine

    新屋山神社

    Nestled in the woods of Fujiyoshida, this shrine is renowned for bringing good fortune in financial matters, drawing many visitors who come to pray for prosperity.

  • Fuji-Q Highland

    富士急ハイランド

    Located at the foot of Mount Fuji, this amusement park is famous for its thrilling rides, including massive roller coasters that have held world records.

Food

  • Yoshida Udon

    吉田のうどん

    This famous local specialty comes from Fujiyoshida. It is known for its remarkably thick and firm noodles, which offer a satisfying, chewy texture that you really need to bite into.

Souvenirs

  • Michi-no-Eki Fujiyoshida (Roadside Station Fujiyoshida)

    道の駅 富士吉田

    This roadside rest stop for drivers features shops offering fresh local vegetables, souvenirs, and Fujiyoshida specialties. You can also enjoy the area's famous local specialty, Yoshida Udon (吉田のうどん).

  • Fujiyoshida Textiles (Hataori-machi)

    富士吉田の織物(ハタオリマチ)

    Fujiyoshida has long flourished as a town of textile production. It is renowned for its craft of weaving intricate, delicate patterns with fine threads, and weaving mills (hata-ya) are still actively running throughout the town today.

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