Private multi-day tour · Multi-day from Tokyo
From Tokyo: 3-Day Yoshino Cherry Hills Customizable Tour
Walk Mount Yoshino in Nara, famous for about 30,000 cherry trees, and visit Kinpusenji with its huge wooden Zao-do hall.
Private · your group only◆3 days◆Up to 6 guests◆Pickup included
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This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
Mount Yoshino in Nara has been Japan's most famous cherry blossom place for more than 1,000 years. About 30,000 trees grow on the slopes in groups named the Lower, Middle, Upper and Inner Thousand Trees. They bloom from the bottom up, so the season moves slowly up the mountain.
On day 2 you walk the main street of Yoshinoyama with your guide. You visit Kinpusenji, the head temple of Shugendo, a mountain faith that mixes Buddhism and old nature worship. Its Zao-do hall is one of the largest wooden buildings in Japan. Then you walk to viewpoints over the slopes of trees.
Yoshino is also known for kuzu, a starch from the kudzu root. You stop at a kuzu sweets shop to taste kuzu mochi or kuzu noodles.
In November the slopes turn red and gold with autumn leaves, and the mountain is much quieter.
Your English-speaking driver-guide explains Shugendo, the long history of the mountain and the best viewpoints.
This is a private tour. Only your group. One van, one driver-guide, 1 to 6 guests, never shared with other travelers.
If Kinpusenji is closed on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead visit another temple on Mount Yoshino.
DAY 1 Pickup at your Tokyo hotel in the morning and drive to the Yoshino area (about 7 hours with breaks). Free evening.
DAY 2 Yoshinoyama walk, Kinpusenji Zao-do hall, viewpoints over the cherry slopes and a kuzu sweets stop.
DAY 3 Morning walk in the Upper Thousand Trees area, then the drive back to your Tokyo hotel (evening arrival).
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- About 30,000 cherry trees on the slopes of Mount Yoshino
- Kinpusenji Zao-do, one of Japan's largest wooden halls
- Learn about Shugendo, the old mountain faith of Yoshino
- Kuzu mochi or kuzu noodles at a local sweets shop
- Red and gold autumn leaves in November
Said plainly
Cherry blossom timing changes every year. Early to mid April is usual, but full bloom is never guaranteed. In blossom season, roads on the mountain are limited and there are many visitors. Expect walking on slopes. Dietary needs can be added in the booking form. If Kinpusenji is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead visit another temple on Mount Yoshino.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
About 30,000 cherry trees on the slopes of Mount Yoshino
Kinpusenji Zao-do, one of Japan's largest wooden halls
Learn about Shugendo, the old mountain faith of Yoshino
Kuzu mochi or kuzu noodles at a local sweets shop
Red and gold autumn leaves in November
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and English-speaking driver-guide (Hindi and Urdu also spoken)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tokyo
- All parking, fuel and road tolls
- Kinpusenji Zao-do entry fee
- Kuzu sweets tasting
Yours — paid on the day
- Hotel accommodation (you book your own hotel in the Yoshino area)
- Meals and drinks unless listed as included
- Gratuities, which are never expected in Japan
- Optional temple charms and souvenirs
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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