Mount Yoshino
Mountain peak · Yoshino ·
Mountain known for abundant cherry blossoms and scenic hiking trails
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Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115, Japan Get directions
Mountain known for abundant cherry blossoms and scenic hiking trails
Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115, Japan Get directions
"Renowned for expansive springtime displays of cherry blossoms, this mountainside offers sweeping, picturesque blossom vistas that attract photographers and hanami visitors seeking dramatic aerial and panoramic views of sakura in bloom." - Acacia Gabriel Acacia Gabriel Acacia Gabriel covers responsible ecotourism, cultural experiences, and the intersection of outdoor adventure and luxury. After solo traveling through 35+ countries on five different continents, she began writing to connect travelers with local communities and conservation opportunities. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Yoshino is renowned both in Japan and America, they were looking for a blend with a particular stickiness. So we came up with the perfect blend for the sushi at Yoshino." - Avery Dalal
"A famed spot in Nara prefecture, this mountain is celebrated for abundant cherry blossoms while generally being less crowded than major city viewing hubs, making it a recommended alternative for late-March to early-April viewing." - Karen Fong
"I’d love to see Mount Yoshino during cherry blossom season, home to some 30,000 cherry trees and one of the most famous hanami spots in Japan." - Matthew Kepnes
"A famed mountain-range sakura site in Nara prefecture where more than 30,000 cherry trees are planted on a north-facing slope, creating tiered viewing zones—Shimo Senbon (lower), Naka Senbon (middle), Kami Senbon (upper) and Oku Senbon (inner)—that lead past temples, parks and a picturesque village. Highlights include stopping at Yoshimizu-jinja Shrine, which is said to offer views of 1,000 trees at once, picnicking in Naka Senbon Park and hiking up to Hanayagura Observatory (about an hour) for panoramic vistas. The geography makes for varied activities along the ascent and one of Japan’s most classic, centuries-old hanami experiences; best visited in late March to early April." - SilverKris
