Mt. Yoshino (Naka-senbon)

Mt. Yoshino refers to the ridge extending eight kilometers south from the northernmost extremity of Mt. Omine. The mountain is divided into four areas in order of increasing elevation: Shimo-senbon, Naka-senbon, Kami-senbon, and Oku-senbon. The Kimpusen-ji Temple's Zao-do hall, the symbol of Mt. Yoshino, and Yoshimizu Shrine, a World Heritage Site, both stand in the Naka-senbon area. From the grounds of Yoshimizu Shrine, you can get a sweeping view of the fall foliage in the Kami-senbon and Naka-senbon areas. In November, the area around Nakasenbon Park (Ogino Valley) is lit up at night, and visitors can take in the majestic gradations in the colorful leaves.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Yoshinogunyoshinochou Yoshinoyama Map
Area: Yoshino Area
Phone: 0746321007
Autumn foliage forecast: Early Nov.-Late Nov.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Night viewing: Available
Public toilets: Available
Variety: momiji (Japanese maple), kaede (Japanese maple), ginkgo, Japanese mountain maple, Japanese zelkova, Japanese beech, iroha-momiji, cherry tree, Japanese rowan, dodan-tsutsuji
Note: Inquiries ahead Yoshinoya Tourist Association
tel 0746-32-1007
fax 0746-32-1217
Opening hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00-16:00