An increasing number of foreign tourists are visiting Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, to photograph the scenery, including a vermilion-lacquered five-story pagoda with Mount Fuji as a backdrop.
The spot was already popular among local citizens, but now the city is hoping to increase the unexpected attention by planning related events. It is also preparing to create a sloped area where it will be safer to take pictures.
In mid-May, tourists from Europe, the United States and Thailand showed up to view the 26-meter pagoda and Mount Fuji from the park, which overlooks the city.