Mt. Yoshino, Yoshino-cho

Although it’s a 2 hour drive from the Osaka city, it’s totally worth the time, especially if you go there during cherry blossom season. The road was very crowded because of the peak travel season, a bit hard to find a good parking spot. Some people chose to park at the bottom of the mountain and walk all the way (or take a cable car) to the top. There are a lot of good photo spots. You can also find some street foods or restaurants there.

It is a great place to go when sakura blossoms! Go there around first week of April and feel the beauty of nature 😁

With over 30,000 cherry blossom trees we watched, over two days in our tiny ryokan at the base of the mountain, how the entire valley transformed into a sea of vibrant pink and white blossoms. Best part was sharing a couple Ashai beers at the top of the mountain while playing our favorite card game! Another must visit for those planning a trip to Japan looking for true serenity. Tips • Try and make it there before 9am to beat the crowds • Dont take the gondola up as the walk is breathtaking • Pack a bunch of snack as food on the mountain can be quite expensive • If you are looking for coffee there is only one good place to get it near the base of the mountain and only opens up at noon • Bring a picnic blanket to chill and view the beauty

Beautiful Hanami experience. Beautiful sights, not only the Sakuras but all the nature, landscapes, trail and temples make it a beautiful place to visit.

We came here during the off-season (aka. end of cherry blossoms) and it was very enjoyable. A nice stroll through the park with great views of the mountains (dense with cherry trees). We descended down into the park and visited the Noten Daijin Ryuoin Temple, passing by many delicately carved shrines on the way. The surrounding area is thick with trees and foliage, with creeks running through. It felt truly spiritual to be there. There was a Shinto-Buddhist fire ritual held for the public to attend. Lovely park.