Mt. Yoshino, a famous cherry blossom spot dyed in a white cherry tree at a glance
Mt. Yoshino is famous as a famous spot for cherry blossoms. In spring, about 30,000 cherry trees fill the mountain surface. You can enjoy the scenery that is deeply absorbed by the heart, mainly in the soft color of Shiroyamazakura. Cherry blossoms are densely packed in four locations: Shimo-senbon, Naka-senbon, Kami-senbon, and Oku-senbon, and bloom in the order of altitude from Shimo-senbon at the foot, and the best time to see them is long.
The cherry blossoms of Yoshinoyama are engraved on a mountain cherry tree by the actor (Enno Gyoja), the founder of Shugendo, who was able to feel the appearance of Kongo Zao Gongen at the end of the hard work. Begins. Since then, cherry blossoms have been protected as sacred trees, and faithful people planted cherry saplings one after another in the mountains with prayer, creating a spectacular view like the present.
■Light-up of townscape temples and shrines in 2026 (planned)
Period: From March 20 (Fri) to April 19 (Sun), 2026
Time: 16:30~22:30
Location: Kuromon Gate, Copper Torii, Myohoden, Nitenmonzeki, Juhoden-mae, Tonan-in Tahoto, Katte-jinja Shrine, Kizo-in Sanmon Gate, Sakuramoto-bo Niomon Gate, and Takerin-in Sanmon Gate
※The schedule is subject to change depending on the flowering situation.
Basic information
- Address
- 〒639-3115
Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara - Access from the hotel
- About 50 minutes by car
- The best time to see in 2025
- Yoshino-yamashita Senbon: From April 2 to April 8
Yoshinoyama Naka-senbon: From April 3 to April 9
Yoshinoyama Kami-senbon: From April 5 to April 10
Lake Tsuburo: From April 1 to April 8
Yoshinoyama Oku-senbon (near Saigyoan Hermitage): From April 10 to April 15 - Details
- Yoshino Visitor's Bureau