よしのーと！

Yoshino that captivates you to pay a visit

Only 90 minutes away from Kyoto,
A town interwoven from history and nature

Access to Yoshino

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  • 公共交通機関でのアクセス

How to navigate Mount Yoshino

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Useful Information for Traveling

  • Ropeway

    A ropeway runs from Kintetsu Yoshino Station to Mount Yoshino. The view of Mount Yoshino seen from the vintage cable car is magnificent.

  • Bus

    If you are going to Okusenbon of Mount Yoshino, there is a bus that runs from Mt. Yoshino (Sanjō) Ropeway Station to Okusenbonguchi.

  • Parking Area

    If you are coming by car, please use the Shimosenbon parking area. Within walking distance are Yoshino’s famous spots such as Kinpusenji Temple, Zaōdō, Shimosenbon Observatory and Nanamagarizaka, Kaneno Torii, Niōmon.

  • Taxi

    If you are planning on using a taxi in Yoshino Town, we recommend making prior reservations.

Access in Yoshino

Bus Information

Normal Operation Period

There may be delays due to traffic conditions. Timetable is subject to change during spring season.

  • バス
    Easy enjoyable route for everyone

    Whole journey takes 31 minutes by bus

  • 徒歩
    Substantial walking route for enjoying nature

    Whole journey takes 130 minutes on foot

  • ワンポイントアドバイス

    Point of Advice

  • Yoshino Jingū Shrine
    バス

    About 11 minutes

    徒歩

    About 41 minutes
    (2.7km)

  • ❶ Shimosenbon Parking Area
    バス

    About 2 minutes

    徒歩

    About 13 minutes
    (1km)

    ワンポイントアドバイス

    The center of Yoshino, which is bustling with shops, is only a short walk away from Shimosenbon Parking Area.

  • ❷ In front of Kinpusen-ji Temple
    バス

    About 3 minutes

    徒歩

    About 5 minutes
    (600m)

    ワンポイントアドバイス

    Up to this point, you can easily climb with ordinary shoes.

  • ❸ In front of Katte Shrine
    バス

    About 1 minutes

    徒歩

    About 11 minutes
    (500m)

  • ❹ Nyoirinji-guchi
    バス

    About 1 minutes

    徒歩

    About 5 minutes
    (300m)

    ワンポイントアドバイス

    From here onwards, we recommend hiking gears for those going on foot.

  • ❺ In front of Chikurin-in
    バス

    About 13 minutes

    徒歩

    About 55 minutes
    (2.8km)

    ワンポイントアドバイス

    This route by foot may be difficult for the elderly, so taking a bus is recommended.

  • ❻ Okusenbonguchi

Cherry Blossom Season

During the cherry blossom season, extra buses of Nara Kotsu will be in service between Kintetsu Yoshino Station and Nakasenbon.

Nara transit temporary bus
  • ❼ Kintetsu Yoshino Station
    バス

    About 15 minutes

    徒歩

    About 41 minutes

  • ❽ Nakasenbon Park
Yoshino Omine Cable Motor
  • ❺ In front of Chikurin-in
    バス

    About 15 minutes

    徒歩

    About 41 minutes

  • ❻ Okusenbonguchi
Click here for the bus timetable
Click here for the ropeway timetable

Access in Yoshino

Access by Taxi