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Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama

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4 hours
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Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
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About This Tour

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 area of the kami-senbon cherry blossom grove) 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!

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Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
Private Guided Half-Day Walking Tour in Yoshinoyama
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What's Included

Zao-do Hall entrance fee at Kinpusen-ji Temple.

What's Not Included

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)

Additional Information

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 hiking uphill through the Kami-senbon cherry blossom grove can also be arranged upon request.
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.
Due its popularity, Yoshinoyama can become extremely crowded during the cherry blossom season, which will likely affect the overall tour experience for participants. If you don't wish to deal with crowds, we suggest joining this tour outside of the cherry blossom season.

Meeting Point

From Kyoto Station: about 2hr 20min (standard fare). From Osaka-Abenobashi Station: about 1hr 30min (standard fare). Trains direct to Yoshino Station depart from Osaka-Abenobashi Station & Kashiharajingu-Mae Station. The guide will meet you just outside the only gate for Yoshino Station.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

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Yoshino Visitors Bureau

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