■Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba

🕊️ Spot Overview

Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, located in Gotemba at the base of Mt. Fuji, is a peaceful hilltop park known for its white Buddhist stupa and panoramic views. The park offers a serene atmosphere with seasonal beauty—cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn. Visitors can enjoy quiet walking paths, views of Gotemba City, and a striking perspective of Mt. Fuji on clear days. The stupa symbolizes peace and international friendship, making the park a meaningful cultural stop. Its calm environment and scenic setting make it a relaxing addition to any Mt. Fuji or Gotemba itinerary.



🌟 Highlights – Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park

  • White Peace Pagoda (Stupa)
    A striking Buddhist stupa symbolizing world peace, set against Mt. Fuji’s backdrop.
  • Panoramic Mt. Fuji Views
    The park is known as one of the “Ten Best Views of Gotemba,” offering wide, unobstructed vistas.
  • Seasonal Scenery
    Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage make the park especially photogenic.
  • Quiet, Peaceful Atmosphere
    A calm alternative to crowded Fuji viewpoints—ideal for travelers seeking a reflective stop.
  • Easy Walkways & Open Spaces
    Suitable for all ages; wheelchair access is available from the lower parking area.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Best time: morning or late afternoon for clear Mt. Fuji views.
  • Seasonal highlights: cherry blossoms (April) and autumn leaves (late October–November).
  • Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (based on facility information).
  • Weather matters—Fuji may be hidden by clouds.
  • Quiet spot—a good break from busy Fuji Five Lakes areas.
  • Combine with nearby attractions: Gotemba Premium Outlets, Chichibu-no-Miya Memorial Park.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. By Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 1 hour 10–20 minutes
  • Direct, comfortable, and ideal for cruise passengers with limited time.
  • Easy to combine with Gotemba Outlets or Hakone.

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Gotemba Station → Taxi

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station(10 min)
  2. JR Train
    • Shimizu → Shizuoka Station(12 min)
    • Shizuoka → Gotemba Station(approx. 70–80 min via JR + JR Gotemba Line)
  3. Taxi
    • Gotemba Station → Peace Park(10 min)

Total: approx. 2 hours one way.


📍 Location

Address: 3422 Higashitanaka, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Located on a hillside south of Prince Chichibu Memorial Park, offering panoramic views of Mt. Fuji and Gotemba City.



Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu  Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu  Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu  Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu  Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu  Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu  Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu  Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu  Miho no Matsubara  Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)  Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan  Nihondaira Ropeway  Nippondaira Hotel  Kunozan Toshogu Shrine  Satta Pass  Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka  ▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka  Shizuoka City Museum of History  Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street  Shizuoka Hobby Square  Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka  Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)  Hakone Area  Owakudani Valley, Hakone  Mishima Sky Walk  Fuji Safari Park  Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba  Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba  Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka  Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City  Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya  Lake Tanuki  Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya  Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya  Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai  Lake Kawaguchi  Lake Motosu  Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba  Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida  Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida  Narusawa Ice Cave  Yurari Hot Springs (Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari)