Arakurayama Sengen Park is located on the slopes of Mt. Arakura, covering an area of ​​about 4.3 hectares. You can see the magnificent "Mt. Fuji" and the five-storied pagoda "Chureito Pagoda" is a highly favourite spot of the foriegn tourists. About 650 cherry trees are planted in the park, and in spring, a cherry blossom festival is held, and it is filled with many cherry blossom viewers. The best time to see the cherry blossoms is from early to mid-April.

In the center of the park is the Niikura Fuji Sengen Shrine, dedicated to Princess Kibanazaki (Konohana Sakuya Hime no Mikoto), Oyama Yoshino Koto, and Niniki no Mikoto. After passing through the impressive red torii gate and viewing the cherry blossoms from the 398 steps of Sakuya Hime stairs, you will see the five-storied pagoda "Chureito Pagoda" dedicated to the soilders dead during the war. There is also a hiking trail that climbs from the Niikura Fuji Sengen Shrine and Mt. Niikura.

Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day

Best time to see cherry blossoms: Early April

Admission fee: Free