Shrine · Yoshino
Yoshimizu Shrine 吉水神社
Former Shugendo lodge on Mount Yoshino that sheltered Yoshitsune and Emperor Go-Daigo, with the 'Hitome Senbon' view of a thousand cherry trees.
Hours9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
PriceShoin: ¥600
Getting thereKintetsu Yoshino Station, ropeway then about 20 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeEarly-mid April (cherry blossoms)
Address579 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara
About
Yoshimizu Shrine was a temple residence where Minamoto no Yoshitsune hid from his brother and where Emperor Go-Daigo held his Southern Court. Its shoin building, one of Japan's oldest, displays historical items, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a famous cherry-viewing party here. The garden viewpoint looks across the Naka Senbon cherry slopes.
Highlights
- 'Hitome Senbon' cherry view
- Shoin hall with Yoshitsune and Go-Daigo rooms
- Hideyoshi's cherry party history
- World Heritage component (Kii Mountains)
Tips
- Shoin entry 600 yen; viewpoint is free
- Very crowded in cherry season
- 5 min walk from Kinpusenji
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