Mount Yoshino

#450 among destinations in Japan

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Mount Yoshino is a mountain located in the town of Yoshino in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan that is a major religious and literary site. It is renowned for its cherry blossoms and attracts many visitors every spring, when the trees are in blossom. In 2004, Mount Yoshino was designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. ()

Local name: 吉野山 Unesco: from 2004Area: 3.54 mi²Coordinates: 34°21'23"N, 135°52'16"E

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Mount Yoshino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kimpusen-ji, Yoshino Mikumari Shrine, Yoshimizu Shrine, Kinpu Shrine.

1.1 miNW
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kimpusen-ji, Yoshino
29 min walk • Nestled in the sacred mountains of Yoshino, Japan, Kimpusen-ji Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual significance and architectural beauty. As one of the largest wooden structures in Japan, this ancient temple is a testament to the religious heritage and craftsmanship...
~1090 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites,
Yoshino Mikumari Shrine, Yoshino
6 min walk • Yoshino Mikumari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan. It is closely associated with Emperor Go-Daigo.
0.9 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites,
Yoshimizu Shrine, Yoshino
24 min walk • Yoshimizu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Go-Daigo, and the samurai Kusunoki Masashige.
1.1 miSE
Temple,
Kinpu Shrine
29 min walk • Nestled within the serene landscape of the Yamanashi Prefecture, Kinpu Shrine is a spiritual beacon steeped in Japanese tradition and history. This sacred shrine, a cornerstone of Shinto belief, is a place of worship and a testament to the enduring cultural heritage of...
1.5 miNW
Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway
Yoshino Ropeway, Yoshino
39 min walk • The Yoshino Ropeway is an aerial tramway in Mount Yoshino, Yoshino, Nara, Japan, operated by Yoshino Ōmine Kēburu Ropeway Bus Co. Ltd. This is the oldest surviving aerial lift line in the nation.
0.6 miN
Museum
Nyoirin-ji Temple Treasure House, Yoshino
15 min walk • Nyoirinji Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture. The temple is located in Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture. The main deity is Nyoirin Kannon.
0.6 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Sakuramotobo, Yoshino
15 min walk • Sakura Honbo is a separate head temple of the Kinpusan Shugen sect in Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture. It is also one of the five Ominesan-ji Temple's five guardian temples. The main deity is Shinhen Daibosatsu.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aonegamine
37 min walk • Aonegamine is the southernmost peak of Yoshino Mountain in Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture, in the northern Omine Mountains, 858 meters above sea level. There is a third class triangulation point on the summit.