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Mt. Yoshino

Japan’s Best Cherryblossom Spot.

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Mt. Yoshino is acclaimed as the best spot to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. In the spring, the entire mountain is washed with flowering trees as they bloom from the Shimosenbon (the lower 1,000 trees) at the foothills up to the Okusembon (the inner 1,000 trees).

From spring into summer, the hills are covered with hydrangeas in bloom, and in summer this spot is beloved as a nature escape for “shinrin yoku” (lit. forest bathing) beneath the verdant branches.
Of course, it’s also gorgeous during the season of autumn leaves. The natural altitude difference means that you can see the gradient as the trees bloom from the summit to the foothills. During the autumn leaves season, many enjoy taking a hike around the local temples.
In winter, the peak is hugged by a blanket of snow. Many of the historic, famous sites, including the World Heritage Site Kimpusenji Temple are especially beautiful in a shroud of snow.

Mt. Yoshino is especially popular for its many events held across the year, including illuminations during the cherry blossom and autumn leaves seasons, and the Tanabata Festival in summer.

Highlights

  • The best spot to see cherryblossoms in Japan.
  • Lush nature to behold across all four seasons.
  • Illuminations available during the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves seasons.
  • Multiple events held across the year.

Photos

  • Mt. Yoshino, Japan’s Top Destination for Cherryblossoms

    Mt. Yoshino, Japan’s Top Destination for Cherryblossoms

  • Cherryblossoms in bloom near Nyoirinji Temple

    Cherryblossoms in bloom near Nyoirinji Temple

  • Hydrangeas in bloom between spring and summer.

    Hydrangeas in bloom between spring and summer.

  • Illuminated autumn leaves in the Shimosenbon (bottom 1,000 trees).

    Illuminated autumn leaves in the Shimosenbon (bottom 1,000 trees).

  • Illuminated autumn leaves near the Niomon Gate of Kinpusenji Temple.

    Illuminated autumn leaves near the Niomon Gate of Kinpusenji Temple.

  • Kimpu Shrine tucked in the snowy winter landscape.

    Kimpu Shrine tucked in the snowy winter landscape.

Reviews

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  • 秀齡

    雖說日本有很多賞櫻花地方,但這吉野山佈滿櫻花,在春天時美麗極了!

  • DARYL

    希望這兒的櫻花🌸季的到來~美不勝收🎊

  • Kay Lin

    路很狹小不好走而且人很多。

  • 林俊凱

    休假日沒事可以來走走看看。

  • 若君的漫步人生

    沿路都是繁盛的店家和餐廳,路不會很難走。

Details

Name in Japanese
吉野山
Postal Code
639-3115
Address
Yoshinoyama, Yoshinocho, Yoshinogun, Nara
Tel
0746-32-1007 (Mt. Yoshino Tourist Association)
Admission
Free
※Please see the official site for entrance fees across the mountains.
Access
From KIX Airport, take the shuttle bus to Yamatoyagi. Switch to the Kintetsu Limited Express towards Yoshino Station. Total time required: approx. 2 hours.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)