Vista & View · Yoshino

Hanayagura Observatory (Yoshino) 花矢倉展望台

Probably the best lookout in Yoshino, with sweeping views over the cherry-covered mountain and Kinpusen-ji's great hall.

HoursOpen 24 hours

PriceFree

Getting thereKintetsu Yoshino Station, over 60 min on foot (or ropeway + bus)

Time needed1-2 hours

Best timeEarly to mid April; November

Address1711 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115

Websitevisitnara.jp/venues/A01231

About

Hanayagura stands high on Mt. Yoshino above the Naka-senbon area. From here the whole mountainside, famous for some 30,000 cherry trees, spreads out below with the huge roof of Kinpusen-ji. It is busiest in April and again in autumn. Yoshino Mikumari Shrine with its weeping cherries is two minutes away.

Highlights

Panorama of Yoshino's cherry-covered slopes
View of Kinpusen-ji's Zao-do hall
Autumn colours
Near Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

Tips

Steep walk; watch for cars on the narrow switchback road
Seasonal buses run in cherry season
Small cafe opens only in peak season

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