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Mount Yoshino Spring Blossom Private Tour from Osaka and Kyoto

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Price is €418 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the beauty of Mount Yoshino, Japan’s premier cherry blossom site and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a comfortable full-day private tour from Osaka. Home to thousands of sakura trees, Yoshinoyama offers stunning spring vistas and mountain views year-round. Discover Kinpusenji Temple, the heart of Shugendo worship, explore historic Yoshimizu Shrine—former sanctuary to Emperor Go-Daigo and famous samurai—and enjoy serene Nyoirinji Temple, surrounded by peaceful nature and rich history. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, exploring at your own pace. Ideal for photographers, nature lovers, couples, and families seeking a memorable getaway from Osaka.

Note that Cherry blossoms on Yoshinoyama generally begin blooming in late March or early April and peak in 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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Mount Yoshino Spring Blossom Private Tour from Osaka and Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€417.72 x 1 Traveller€417.72
Total
Price is €417.72
Until Tue, 18 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Driver
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Private transport
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    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
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    Yoshimizu Shrine entrance fee JPY 600 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kinpusenji Temple entrance fee JPY 800 per person
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    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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Mt. Yoshino

  • 2h
Mount Yoshinoyama is Japan's most renowned cherry blossom destination, home to more than 30,000 sakura trees that blanket the mountainside in spectacular shades of pink each spring. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is rich in history, culture, and spiritual significance. Beyond the cherry blossom season, visitors can enjoy scenic walking trails, historic temples and shrines, and breathtaking mountain landscapes throughout the year. Seasonal Note: Cherry blossoms at Mount Yoshinoyama typically begin to bloom in late March to early April, with full bloom usually occurring from early to mid-April. Blooming dates vary each year depending on weather conditions.

Kinpusenji Temple

  • 2m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit to Kinpusenji Temple, where you'll learn about the fascinating history of Shugendō, a unique spiritual tradition that combines elements of Buddhism, Shinto, and mountain asceticism. If your visit coincides with a special public opening, you may also have the chance to see the temple's renowned Blue Buddhas. Even when they are not on display, the temple itself is an extraordinary historic landmark, admired for its centuries-old architecture and remarkable wooden craftsmanship.

Yoshimizu Shrine

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Yoshimizu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich and fascinating history. Once home to an emperor, the legendary warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's great unifiers, the shrine offers a unique glimpse into the nation's past. During your visit, admire Japan's oldest shoin (study room), an exceptional example of traditional Japanese architecture and heritage.

Nyoirinji Temple

  • 1h
Visit Nyoirinji Temple, peacefully situated on the mountainside opposite Yoshino's main town. This historic temple served as the place of worship for Emperor Go-Daigo after he moved the Imperial Court to Yoshino during the Northern and Southern Courts period (1336–1392), when Japan was divided between two rival Imperial Courts. Surrounded by tranquil natural scenery, the temple offers a fascinating glimpse into one of Japan's most significant historical eras.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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