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Yoshino is a region located in the Yoshino District of Nara Prefecture, Japan. Situated in the southern part of the prefecture, Yoshino is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, particularly during the cherry blossom season.
Considered one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, Yoshino boasts thousands of cherry trees that adorn the streets and hillsides. The cherry blossoms typically bloom in early April, attracting a multitude of tourists from across the country.
Besides its cherry blossoms, Yoshino is also home to numerous historic temples and shrines, many of which are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Notable among these are Yoshino Mikumari Shrine, Kinpusen-ji Temple, and the temple’s Zao-do Hall.
Getting there
From Nara Station to Yoshino Station:
| Train | Nara Station ↓ Walk about 17 minutes ↓ Shin Omiya Station ↓ Kintetsu Nara Line ↓ 3 minutes (Nonstop) Yamato Saidaiji Station ↓ Kintetsu Limited Express ↓ 22 minutes (3 stops) Kashiharajingu-mae Station ↓ Kintetsu Yoshino Line ↓ 49 minutes (15 stops) Yoshino Station (Cost 1,550 yen) |
From Osaka Station to Yoshino Station:
| Train | Osaka Station ↓ Walk about 3 minutes ↓ Umeda Station ↓ Midosuji Line ↓ 16 minutes (7 stops) Osaka Abenobashi Station ↓ Rapid Express Yoshino ↓ 1 hour 27 minutes (13 stops) Yoshino Station (Cost 1,460 yen) |
From Kyoto Station to Yoshino Station:
| Train | kyoto Station ↓ Kintetsu Limited Express ↓ 52 minutes (5 stops) Kashiharajingu-mae Station ↓ Kintetsu Limited Express ↓ 42 minutes (9 stops) Yoshino Station (Cost 2,820 yen) |
Attractions in Yoshino
Links and Resources
| Yoshino Town | https://www.town.yoshino.nara.jp/ |