Mount Yoshino
This mountain is famous for its many shrines which serve as important religious and pilgrimage destinations, and for its stunning 30,000 cherry blossoms in spring which attracts many tourists, both local and foreign, to here every year.
Basic Info
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Category
Mountain
District
Yoshino
Train Station(s) Service
Yoshino Station & 10 min walk
Height / Elevation
350 to 370 m
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Important Religious & Pilgrimage Site (Yoshino Mikumari Shrine, Kimpu Shrine, Kimpusen-ji)
Scenic Beauty
Best Time to Visit
Spring (Late March to Early April): Cherry Blossom Season
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive (or train) from Nara (City)
1.5 hour drive (or 2 hour train) from Osaka
1.5 hour drive (or 3 hour train) from Wakayama
2 hour drive (or train) from Kyoto
2 hour drive (or 3 hour train) from Kobe
Location
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Mount Yoshino, Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115, Japan
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