Arakura Sengen Shrine Travel Guide

Arakura Sengen Shrine
: A 1300-year-old shrine with one of the most iconic views of Mt. Fuji in all of Japan

Nearby Food Experiences

Nearby Restaurants

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Kariamudhu (南インドカレー カリアムドゥ)

Vegan Curry spot that serves authentic South Indian curry that brings two India's culture right to Japan.
Lunch: ¥1,000-1,500
Dinner: ¥1,000-1,500
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Lake Side Café Ku

At Lake Side Cafe Ku, you can have relaxing cafe time with the beautiful scenery of Lake Kawaguchiko just outside the window.
Lunch: ¥1,000-1,999
Dinner: ¥1,000-1,999
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Shaw's Sushi Bar & Dining

At Shaw's Sushi Bar & Dining, you can savor fresh and local sushi and tempura near Lake Kawaguchiko.
Lunch: ¥1,000-1,999
Dinner: ¥2,000-2,999
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Cafe & Dining MONO

At Cafe & Dining MONO, you can enjoy Japanese pork loin shabu shabu for a reasonable price near Lake Kawaguchiko.
Lunch: ¥1,000-1,999
Dinner: ¥1,000-1,999

Founded near the start of the 8th century, this shrine stands in the foothills of grand Mt. Fuji and is dedicated to the protector god of the region. The area behind its five-story pagoda tower at the top of the hillside complex provides one of the most famous views of Mt. Fuji. You’ve probably seen pictures taken from this viewpoint if you’ve done any research on the iconic mountain online.

Besides the grand hall, the rest of the shrine isn’t particularly ornate, but it really comes alive in spring when over 600 sakura cherry blossom trees bloom on its grounds, and in autumn when the surrounding trees start to shed their autumnal foliage.

If you set up your camera behind the famous pagoda during those months, you’ll be able to capture that iconic view of Mt. Fuji at its best. Although you should be warned, Fuji-san has a tendency to hide behind cloud cover in the afternoon and evening, so arrive as early as possible to snap the best pics possible.

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