It’s a shame to take a trip only to Osaka. Just by going a little bit farther, you can visit many popular cherry blossom spots in Kansai (the region surrounding Osaka, including Nara, Kyoto, and Mie prefectures). You can enjoy not only cherry blossoms, but can visit temples, Kofun (ancient burial mounds), and wonderful places that offer delicious sweets and meals.
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[Mount Yoshino] 00:31
A famous cherry blossom spot since long ago, featuring approximately 30,000 cherry blossom trees covering the mountain.
– Known as “Hitome-senbon” in Japanese – a place where you can see 1000 trees in a single glance
– The cherry blossom trees are illuminated at night, providing a different, mythical look that is different from the scene during the day
– Home of the famous Kuzumochi, a Japanese snack made from the rare and valuable Yoshino kudzu arrowroot
Location: Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Access: From Kintetsu “Yoshino Station”, take the ropeway or bus to Yoshinoyama Station.
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[Zao-do, Kinpusen-ji Temple] 00:47
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Location: Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Access: From Kintetsu “Yoshino Station”, take the ropeway or bus to “Yoshinoyama Station”, and walk approx. 10 minutes.
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[Mount Shigi] 00:56
At Chogosonshi-ji Temple, you can enjoy cherry blossoms list by stone lanterns at night.
– Popular as an illumination spot, where cherry blossoms can be enjoyed at night
– There is lodging available for visitors, who can experience the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine eaten by the temple monks
– You can enjoy the experience of making sutra copies by hand
Location：Mount Shigi, Heguri-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara
Access: Take Kintetsu to “Takayasuyama Station”, then Kintetsu Bus to “Shigisanmon bus stop” and walk approximately 10 minutes.
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[Nara Park] 01:26
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Location: 543 Shibatsuji-cho, Nara-shi, Nara
Access: From “Kintetsu-Nara Station”, walk approx. 5 minutes.
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[Koriyama Castle] 01:48
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Location: Jonai-cho, Yamatokoriyama-shi, Nara
Access: From “Kintetsu-Koriyama Station”, walk approx. 7 minutes.
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[Nabana no Sato] 02:09
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Address: 270 Urushibata, Komae, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana-shi, Mie
Access: [During illumination period] From “Kintetsu-Nagashima Station”, take the Mie Kotsu bus to “Nabana-no-Sato bus stop”.
[At all other times] From Kintetsu “Kuwana Station”, take the Mie Kotsu bus to “Nabana-no-Sato bus stop”.
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[Ishibutai Kofun (Ishibutai Tumulus)] 02:29
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Location: 254 Shimasho, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara
Access: From Kintetsu “Kashiharajingu-mae Station”, take the Nara Kotsu bus to “Ishibutai bus stop”.
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