Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama

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Join an expert local guide on a half-day tour of UNESCO World Heritage Yoshinoyama, the ancient Shugendo temple district that is famous for its natural beauty and history. After an amazing sightseeing experience, guests will have time to further explore the area on their own, or move on to the next destination with time to spare. This tour is designed to give guests maximum customization for how they want to experience Yoshinoyama - we can do the entire tour on foot from Yoshino Station for those who want a energizing walking experience - or arrange bus or ropeway transportation to make the course as easy and accessible as possible. The itinerary for this tour (especially the high-elevation point of Hanayagura) are suggestions that can be changed to meet the needs of guests - just let us know what kind of a tour you want to experience!
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Those who are not okay with walking uphill (roughly 400 meters of elevation gain) should choose the bus or ropeway option instead. An alternative to the Hanayagura viewpoint can also be arranged, as bus service to the upper section of Yoshinoyama is only available on weekends.
  • The cherry blossom season (usually from the end of March through the middle of April) is a very crowded and busy time in Yoshinoyama, so guiding fees will increase slightly. Zao-do Hall's entrance fee also increases during this time.
  • During cherry blossom season (usually from the end of March through the middle of April), it will be very difficult to find seating at any restaurant in Yoshinoyama, so we advise guests to bring their own lunch - the guide will find a suitable location to eat lunch.
  • Zao-do Hall entrance fee at Kinpusen-ji Temple.
  • Lunch price will vary depending on the restaurant, or guests can bring their own lunch. Prices for meals in restaurants in Yoshinoyama average to about 1,000 - 2,000 yen.
  • Ropeway transportation (optional), 450 yen (one way)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.