Mount Yoshino

Name: Mount Yoshino
Address: Mount Yoshino, Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115, Japan
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (200)・Natural Feature・Establishment

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Mount Yoshino, Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot, celebrated for its overwhelming sea of pink blossoms each spring. Nestled in the Nara Prefecture, Mount Yoshino has been a beloved destination for nature lovers and poets for over a thousand years. The mountain is revered not just for its scenic beauty but also for its deep cultural and historical significance.

Mount Yoshino is home to over 30,000 cherry trees planted in four distinct areas from the foot to the summit. This creates a gradual celebration of color that ascends the mountain, offering a unique viewing experience known as "hitome senbon," which means "a thousand trees at a glance." The spectacle is so renowned that it has been immortalized in Japanese literature and art throughout the centuries.

Beyond its floral fame, Mount Yoshino is also rich in history. It has been a center for religious pilgrimage and is dotted with temples and shrines, adding a spiritual dimension to its natural beauty. The combination of stunning visual appeal, historical depth, and spiritual significance makes Mount Yoshino a captivating escape for anyone looking to experience the essence of Japanese spring and the tranquil beauty of nature.

Hours:

24/7

Closed:

No closing days

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome.

Fees:

Free

The area

Address

Mount Yoshino, Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115, Japan

Top ways to experience Mount Yoshino

8hrs

Full-Day Private Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain: Yoshino, Nara

From $208 /person

approx. 7-21 days

Ultimate JR Pass – Travel All of Japan Freely

From $193 /person

What other travelers are saying about Mount Yoshino

Came here last Tuesday, its the last train stop, very few visitors when i was here. Cable car is not working, so i use the bus to go up to the village. Nice village with many temples. There is a huge Buddhist temple made out of solid wood at the center of village. Continue walk up to the view point on the tar sealed road. Its a winding and steep incline road. At the view point you can see the whole village from there. Took a nice japanese lunch at Shitzukatei. It's perfect trip, nice view, traditional houses, majestic temple, deers in the wood, good food, clean and quiet.

KAH KIEN THIAN

Oct 14, 2024

Must visit place during cherry blossom season. Its a 2 hour leisure walk, and you can hike to the top to see senbonzakura. The road is full with small traditional stores, it felt like being transported to Ghibli world. Not much tourist, so you can enjoy the scenery to the fullest. It is recommended to come here after you visit Nara Park

selly zhen

Nov 13, 2023

Must be so extremely beautiful with the cherry blossoms next month. I didn’t regret visiting Mount Yoshino on 21.03.2024 despite no cherry blossoms yet.. Highly recommend “blue symphony train”on the way back.. totally worth the experience.

Veerada T

Mar 25, 2024

The cherry blossom views are worth the struggle through the crowd. A decent 2 hours uphill hike to the highest observatory was worth.

Rohit Khatiwada

Apr 8, 2024

Less than what I expected. It must be good in cherry blossoms. Recommend to take roll-way and bus up, then walk down. Bus runs hourly. No bus at noon for two hours. Rec: Get to the bus stop before 11:30 am.