Yoshino: Private Guided Tour & Hiking in a Japanese Mountain Yoshino: Full-Day Private Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain

Yoshino is the place to visit especially during the beautiful sakura season late March to mid-April. But even out season, this high place of History in luxuriant nature is worth it to visit!
Come with us to discover Yoshino, in the South of Nara prefecture!

Surrounded by nature and inside mountains, Yoshino is the place to visit especially during the beautiful sakura season late March to mid-April. But even out season, Yoshino is a high place of History, mostly with Kukai, Buddhist monk from the 9th century the Southern Imperial Court of Japan (14th century).

Here is a quick summary about what we are going to walk and explore during these 8 hours.

- Kinpu Shrine:
We will stop at Kinpu shrine, part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, UNESCO World Heritage.

- Mikumari Shrine:
This shrine is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Its building did not change from the 17th century and you can see artefacts from this period.

- Hanayagura View:
The view to the nature and the old town is wonderful, especially during the Sakura blossom.

- Yoshimizu Shrine:
The view from this shrine is wonderful, especially during the Sakura blossom. It is also a high place of history with the Southern Court of Japan (14th century).

- Nakasenbon:
Nakasenbon, inside the thousand trees is in fact a shopping street in the mountain! It will be the occasion for us to stop to take lunch and why not, to make shopping.

- Kinpusenji Temple:
The pilgrims buddhist monks welcome you in this temple where you still can feel the presence of Kukai, monk from the 9th century.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.