This guided cherry blossom hiking tour begins at Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station, where you meet your guide and travel by private vehicle to Kisa-dani Valley. The hike starts along the forested Miyataki Manyo Path, which heads toward the Kami-senbon cherry blossom grove. Walking for over four hours at a relaxed pace, you’ll learn about Yoshino’s history and why the cherry blossom tree is considered sacred in the local Shugendo faith. The tour includes scenic viewpoints, photo spots, a lunch break surrounded by cherry blossoms, and a visit to Kinpusen-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before concluding at Yoshino Station.
Guests who have specific dietary restrictions are kindly asked to bring their own lunch. The tour operates in light rain but may be canceled in heavy rain, in which case a full refund will be provided. Please note this tour involves over four hours of walking, and schedules may be delayed during cherry blossom season. No luggage storage is available. Arrive ready for hiking, carrying only what you can manage. Please note that there are no coin lockers at Yamato-Kamiichi Station, the meeting point.
The guide will be waiting for you at the station exit. There is only one exit, so you won’t get lost. The guide will be holding a pink flag that says “Yoshino Visitors Bureau.
The guide will be waiting for you at the station exit. There is only one exit, so you won’t get lost. The guide will be holding a pink flag that says “Yoshino Visitors Bureau.
