View of Yoshino – Kimpusen-ji Temple loop from 吉野

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View of Yoshino – Kimpusen-ji Temple loop from 吉野

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View of Yoshino – Kimpusen-ji Temple loop from 吉野

04:01

12.2km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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236 m

Yoshino-Omine Ropeway Station

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In the early Showa period, Masao Uchida envisioned a ropeway to carry people to Mt. Yoshino, despite widespread skepticism and criticism. Undeterred, Uchida raised the necessary funds and enlisted local …

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2.28 km

Narrow Hillside Pathway

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4.43 km

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

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Very beautiful, old shrine. In the middle is a beautiful tree, whose flowers on the hanging branches were still open in mid-April.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a Goshuin. When I was there, there was no priest there.

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5.14 km

Mt. Takashiro Observatory

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After a short climb you have the opportunity to sit down, take a break and enjoy the view. There is a covered area if you are looking for shelter or shade.

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6.49 km

Forest Path

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8.49 km

View of Yoshino

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Great viewing point from which you can not only look down towards Kinpusenji and Yoshino, but also enjoy a beautiful sunset.

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10.7 km

Kimpusen-ji Temple

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Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission to the temple cost us 1600 yen per person. Inside, there were three wooden statues of Zao Gongen, which are normally hidden behind …

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

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