Sacred Trails & Sakura Hillsides
Japan’s largest cherry blossom site
Light hike through layered sakura zones
Picnic and mountain temple visit
Breathtaking nature and fresh air
Location
Theme
Overview
Start in historic Nara with its temples and friendly deer, then head to Mount Yoshino—famous for its thousands of cherry trees blanketing the slopes in spring. Whether hiking scenic trails or pausing at hilltop shrines, this journey offers a full sensory experience of history, nature, and renewal.
Trip duration
7H
Pick-up and drop-off area
Itinerary
Pickup from Nara or Osaka (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM)
Begin your day with a private pickup from your hotel in Nara or Osaka.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside en route to one of Japan’s most famous cherry blossom destinations.
Mount Yoshino Hike: Lower to Middle Slopes (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Arrive at Mount Yoshino and begin your guided walk through thousands of blooming cherry trees.
Ascend from the lower slopes to the middle area, enjoying panoramic views and photo stops along the way.
Temple Visit & Hanami Picnic (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
Visit a local temple nestled among the blossoms.
Relax with a seasonal picnic lunch beneath the sakura trees, surrounded by natural beauty and historic charm.
Return Hike or Optional Cable Car Ride (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Choose to hike back down the trail or take a cable car ride for a different perspective of the mountain’s layered bloom zones.
Return to Hotel (2:30 PM)
Depart Mount Yoshino and head back to your hotel with peaceful memories and stunning photos of Japan’s most iconic hanami spot.
¥
10000
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