Mt. Yoshino（吉野山, Yoshinoyama）
| Elevation | 350 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Low Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Nara Pref. (奈良県 吉野町) |
| Coordinates | 34.35643, 135.87062 |
Highlights of Mt. Yoshino
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Low Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 350 m
- Located in Nara Pref.
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About Mt. Yoshino
Mount Yoshino (吉野山, Yoshino-yama) is the general name for the mountain ridge that stretches from the south bank of the Yoshino River in the town of Yoshino central Nara Prefecture, Japan, to the Ōmine Mountains, stretching for about eight kilometers from north-to-south, or the broader name of the area dotted with shrines and temples, centered around Kinpusen-ji Temple.
It has long been known as a famous flower spot, especially for its cherry blossoms and is a popular tourist destination. It was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and National Historic Site in 1924 and became part of Yoshino-Kumano National Park in 1936. In 2004, Mount Yoshino was designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. In 1990, it was selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.
Mount Yoshino and cherry blossoms
Mount Yoshino has been planted with cherry blossoms since the Heian period. Yoshino's cherry trees were planted in four groves at different altitudes, in part so they would come into bloom at different times of the spring. A 1714 account explained that, on their climb to the top, travelers would...