Southern Nara, YOSHINO by classical express train “ Blue Symphony “
10:00 ~17:00
Visit southern mountain area, Yoshino by Kintetsu line express “ Blue Symphony” . Visitng view spot “ Hanayagura “ observation. After enjoying full view of Yohinoyama, we will visit 2 of world heritage site, Kimpsenji temple, Yohimizu Shrine. And taking open -air hot spring.
Visit southern mountain area, Yoshino by Kintetsu line express “ Blue Symphony” . Visitng view spot “ Hanayagura “ observation. After enjoying full view of Yohinoyama, we will visit 2 of world heritage site, Kimpsenji temple, Yohimizu Shrine. And taking open -air hot spring.
| What’s included? | Guide fee：8,000 yen |
| Participants | 1- 4 pax |
| Exclusions | Entrance fee of Kinpusenji temple：[Adult]800 yen [age 13-18]600 yen [age 6-12]400 yen Entrance fee of Yoshimizu Shrine：[Adult]400 yen [age 13-18]300 yen [age 6-12]200 yen Hot spring entrance fee：1,500 yen (children age 6-12 : 750 yen) Transportation fee：1,210 yen(one way/pax. Train ticket 480 yen + express ticket 730 yen) Cable car：450yen/one way(children age 4-12 400 yen) Taxi ：from Yoshino station to Hanayagura, about 3,000 yen. |
| Cancellation policy |
3 days before: 30% will be charged |
| Please note | Yoshino is mountain side, road is steep and narrow. Wearing sneaker, flat shoes are recommended. We plan to go from Yoshino station to Hanayagura by taxi. The way from Hanayagura to Kimpusenji is by walk ( around 1 hour ) . |
| Booking in advance | 3 days before |
| Experience type | Walking, Activity tour |
Itinerary
- Riding express “ Blue symphony” with scenery from train window, you can enjoy snack, soft drink. ( fee- charging)
- Get a ropeway to go Yoshino yama or take a taxi from Yoshino station to Hanayagura observatory.
- Hanayagura observatory. Yoshino yama is famous for Sakura blooming. Unfortunately it’s able to see in only April. However, each season has different color’s scenery.
- Kinpusenji – temple. From ancient time, Yoshino yama area is considered as sanctuary. The temple is for mixture of mountain warship, Shintoism, Buddhism and designated as world heritage.
- Yoshimizu shrine. Originally it’s built as training house for monk. In 12 century, one of the emperor stayed and that building is designated as oldest Japanese traditional residential architecture by UNESCO.
- Hot spring. Before entering, we will explain how to take a public bath.
- If you would like to skip the bath, would like walking time make short, please let us know.
We will arrange taxi or taking a bus.
Meeting point
Kashihara Jingu station ( Kintetsu line )
Live tour guide
Naoko Kodate
Welcome to Nara, ancient city. It would be my pleasure to help visitor to know about the story behind stone stature, temple, palace site. I have been working for a trading company. Throughout my career, I got communication skill with variety of background people. And also, I’ve been living in Kashihara, As a local people, not only history, also would like to introduce country side scenery, shops, foods in Nara.