What other travelers are saying about Yoshimizu Shrine
A serene winter moment at an ancient Japanese shrine. ❄️✨ The snow-covered rooftops and quiet surroundings make this place feel even more sacred and timeless. Walking through the empty grounds, I could feel the history and tranquility in the air. A peaceful escape into the beauty of winter and tradition.
UNESCO world heritage site, with history over 1000 years of emperors, warlords, samurai, and pilgrims visiting. Apparently an amazing cherry blossom spot, as there is over 30,000 yoshino cherry blossom trees are planted with a great view from this temple. It makes sense warlords hundreds of years ago would do hanami up here. Overall recommended for the legendary history.
Inside the Mt. Yoshino, it takes around 15 minutes from the cable car station.
There is a spot in front of the shrine having a clear, wide view of Mt. yoshino, with no fee needed. Must be a fascinating view during cherry blooming season.
Nice experience, nothing special.
Probably the best time of the year would be the Sakura blooming and fall.
I suggest going specifically there to get one of the best stamps you can get (it costs 600 Yen) and if you are a fan of Tekken!
Yoshimizu Shrine is an Unesco hetitage site to an emperor and samurai, also a popular place for cherry blossom viewing and offers some great, unobstructed views of Yoshino's cherry tree covered mountain slopes.
