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Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

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Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

吉野水分神社

Nara · Kansai

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine sits high on Mount Yoshino, dedicated to the deity of water and surrounded by dense forest, its Momoyama-period buildings arranged around a small courtyard well away from the crowds lower down the mountain. The cherry trees of the upper slopes flower in mid to late April, later than those at the base.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more famous Yoshino cherry blossom spots and overlook this tranquil shrine.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 648 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Yoshino Station
Website
jinja-net.jp/jinjacho-nara/jsearch3nara.php?jinjya=5850

Today

8:00–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 38m by car

Tags

shrinecherry blossoms

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