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Yoshino Jingu Shrine

📍 3226 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nara
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Address
3226 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.3844, 135.8456

Introduction

Yoshino Jingu in Yoshino, Nara, was founded by Emperor Meiji in 1889 to enshrine Emperor Go-Daigo and was renamed from Yoshino-miya in 1918. The present cypress hall, rebuilt in 1932, faces north in deference to the emperor's wish to return to Kyoto. One of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration, the precinct also holds three shrines to seven loyal Southern Court ministers, and its cherry-lined approach forms part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range World Heritage site.

✨ Highlights

1
Emperor Go-Daigo
Enshrined at Emperor Meiji's order; the hall faces north for his wish to return to Kyoto
2
1932 cypress hall
A rebuilt Showa-era all-cypress sanctuary, a noted example of modern shrine architecture
3
Fifteen Kenmu shrines
Ranks with Kumano Sanzan and Mount Hiei among the shrines raised to protect the nation
4
Shrines of seven
Three subsidiary shrines enshrine seven loyal Southern Court ministers
5
World Heritage route
Links with Yoshimizu Shrine and Kinpusenji on the Kii sacred pilgrimage route
6
Four seasons
Cherry in spring and brilliant foliage in autumn above the valley of a thousand trees

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3226 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Nara
→Time needed：1-1.5 hours
→Best season：Early April for cherry, mid-November for foliage
→Festivals：Spring festival Apr 29; autumn festival Sep 27

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday8:30-17:00
Tuesday8:30-17:00
Wednesday8:30-17:00
Thursday8:30-17:00
Friday8:30-17:00
Saturday8:30-17:00
Sunday8:30-17:00

Gift shop 9:00-16:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Omamori and goshuin at the gift shop

Transportation

train

20 min on foot from Kintetsu Yoshinojingu Station

Bus

Local buses from Kintetsu Yoshino Station

Driving/Parking

50 min from Katsuragi IC; free parking for about 100 cars

💡 Tips

• The walk from Kintetsu Yoshinojingu Station is a 20-minute climb with traffic and no separate footpath — keep to the pedestrian side
• The gift shop and goshuin counter open 9:00-16:30, not as long as the worship hall
• Parking fills early in the cherry and foliage seasons; arrive early or take the bus
• Photography is not allowed inside the cypress hall
• Combine with Yoshimizu Shrine and Kinpusenji for a half-day on Mt Yoshino
• Day-night temperature swings are large in spring and autumn — bring a jacket

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Yoshino Jingu Shrine?

Monday: 8:30-17:00; Tuesday: 8:30-17:00; Wednesday: 8:30-17:00; Thursday: 8:30-17:00; Friday: 8:30-17:00; Saturday: 8:30-17:00; Sunday: 8:30-17:00; Gift shop 9:00-16:30

How much is the admission for Yoshino Jingu Shrine?

Adult: Free; Omamori and goshuin at the gift shop

Any practical tips for visiting Yoshino Jingu Shrine?

The walk from Kintetsu Yoshinojingu Station is a 20-minute climb with traffic and no separate footpath — keep to the pedestrian side The gift shop and goshuin counter open 9:00-16:30, not as long as the worship hall

How long should I spend at Yoshino Jingu Shrine?

A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.

How do I get to Yoshino Jingu Shrine?

train: 20 min on foot from Kintetsu Yoshinojingu Station; Bus: Local buses from Kintetsu Yoshino Station; Driving/Parking: 50 min from Katsuragi IC; free parking for about 100 cars