Yoshimizu Shrine

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This Shinto shrine is dedicated to Emperor Go-Daigo, Kusunoki Masashige, and Soshin Hoin. Prior to the official separation of Buddhism and Shintoism in the country, the shrine was served as the quarters for the priests of the Kinpusen-ji Temple. In addition to having served as a hiding place for Emperor Go-Daigo when he secretly traveled to Yoshino, the temple is also famous as the place where Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who was being pursued by Minamoto no Yoritomo, escaped safely to together with Benkei and Shizuka Gozen, among others. Also a famous location for viewing the cherry blossoms, the temple displays various articles from the time when Shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi spent several days here enjoying the cherry blossoms. In spring, all of Mt. Yoshino blooms with some 30 thousand cherry trees consisting of 200 different varieties.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Yoshinogunyoshinochou Yoshinoyama 579 Map
Area: Yoshino Area
Phone: 0746323024
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Student visit, conferment items, goshuin etc. Reception work until 16:30)
Fees: [Shoin Admission fee] Adults/University students 600yen, High school students/Junior high school students400yen, Elementary school students300yen
Parking Lot: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Mountain palace

Reviewed : 2023.05.23

As soon as you enter the courtyard, a very beautiful view of the Yoshino valley is in front of you, which is full of white and pink flowers in Hanami season. But this shrine owes its greatest fame to...
Hidden gem

Reviewed : 2019.09.29

This shrine was where Emperor Go-Daigo stayed during his fight with North Court in 14th Century. It also has two screen panels used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in display.Besides the significant...
Come here for one of the best view in the mountain during Cherry Blossom season

Reviewed : 2018.04.14

This is a must visit not for the shrine itself but for the top view of the cherry blossom colours in the mountain during bloom season. Entrance is free if you just wanna take a pic. The viewpoint is...