Mount Yoshino
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- half-day to 1 day
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-23:59 · Yoshino is a mountain temple-village open all day; main temples (Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine) typically 8:30-17:00 with separate fees, varying by season and events
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Mountain trails free · Some temples like Kinpusen-ji charge ~JPY 600-1000; cherry season may need shuttle booking
- Address
- Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara 639-3115, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.3790, 135.8630
Introduction
Mount Yoshino in Nara's Yoshino-cho is a sacred mountain of Shugendo, founded by the ascetic En no Gyoja, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range' since 2004. Its four zones — Shimo-, Kami-, Naka- and Oku-senbon — hold over 30,000 wild cherry trees that bloom from early to late April, earning it the fame of 'thousand cherry trees' and Japan's top hanami spot. Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine and Nyorin-ji dot the slopes; maples and fresh green are equally lovely, making it a walking sanctuary of nature, faith and history.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 00:00-23:59 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00-23:59 |
Yoshino is a mountain temple-village open all day; main temples (Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine) typically 8:30-17:00 with separate fees, varying by season and events
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Mountain trails free |
|---|
Some temples like Kinpusen-ji charge ~JPY 600-1000; cherry season may need shuttle booking
Transportation
Cable car or mountain bus from Kintetsu Yoshino Stn, or walk the path
Spread over Shimo-/Kami-/Oku-senbon; use transit in cherry season
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Mount Yoshino?
Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; Yoshino is a mountain temple-village open all day; main temples (Kinpusen-ji, Yoshimizu Shrine) typically 8:30-17:00 with separate fees, varying by season and events
How much is the admission for Mount Yoshino?
Free Admission: Mountain trails free; Some temples like Kinpusen-ji charge ~JPY 600-1000; cherry season may need shuttle booking
How long should I spend at Mount Yoshino?
A typical visit takes half-day to 1 day.
How do I get to Mount Yoshino?
Bus: Cable car or mountain bus from Kintetsu Yoshino Stn, or walk the path
