Mount Yoshino Cherry Blossom Private Day Tour from Osaka & Kyoto

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Mount Yoshino Cherry Blossom Private Day Tour from Osaka & Kyoto

By Milkyway Tours

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Free cancellation available
11h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the beauty of Mount Yoshino, Japan's most famous cherry blossom destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a relaxing full-day tour from Osaka. Famous for its thousands of sakura trees, Yoshinoyama offers breathtaking scenery in spring and stunning mountain landscapes throughout the year. Visit the impressive Kinpusenji Temple, the spiritual centre of Shugendo mountain worship, explore the historic Yoshimizu Shrine, once home to Emperor Go-Daigo and renowned samurai, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Nyoirinji Temple, surrounded by beautiful nature and rich history. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, allowing you to explore each destination at your own pace. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, couples, and families seeking an unforgettable cultural and scenic escape from Osaka.

Note:
Yoshinoyama's cherry blossoms typically start opening in late March or early April and reach full bloom around early to mid April.

Activity location

Mt. Yoshino
- Yoshino-cho, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mt. Yoshino
- Yoshino-cho, Nara Prefecture, Japan

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For 5 PAX

11h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$832.08 x 1 TravellerNZ$832.08

Total

Until Sun, 2 Aug

What's included, what's not

Private transport
English Speaking Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and Drinks
Yoshimizu Shrine entrance fee
Kinpusenji Temple entrance fee
Guide

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Mt. Yoshino

Mount Yoshinoyama is Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spot, with over 30 000 sakura trees creating breathtaking views across the mountainside each spring Rich in history and tradition, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is also a peaceful destination to enjoy scenic walks, historic temples, and beautiful landscapes throughout the year. Note: Yoshinoyama's cherry blossoms typically start opening in late March or early April and reach full bloom around early to mid April.

Kinpusenji Temple

2h
Admission ticket not included

Tour around Kinpusenji and, if you're lucky, its famous "Blue Buddhas" with your guide and learn about the history of Shugendo , a unique blend of different religious practices. They are only available at certain times of the year but the building itself is still hundreds of years old and made of various unusual types of wood.

Yoshimizu Shrine

1h
Admission ticket not included

Head to Yoshimizu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shrine that has housed many famous people in history including an emperor, a famous warrior and Toyotomi Hideyoshi (one of the unifiers of Japan). Enjoy the oldest shoin or study in Japan!

Nyoirinji Temple

Set apart from Yoshino's other sites on the mountain slope opposite the town, Nyoirinji was where Emperor Go Daigo worshipped after transferring his capital to Yoshino during the era when Japan had two competing Imperial Courts (1336 1392).

Location

Activity location

Mt. Yoshino
- Yoshino-cho, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mt. Yoshino
- Yoshino-cho, Nara Prefecture, Japan

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