Visit Mount Yoshino, known as the "best cherry blossom spot in Japan" and enjoy cherry blossom viewing. 6 recommended ryokan for lodging / Nara

There are many women who want to see cherry blossoms in spring. Cherry blossoms have a mysterious charm that moves the hearts of Japanese people. If you are always busy with work, we would like to suggest a cherry blossom viewing trip to Yoshinoyama in Nara. When you see the majestic cherry blossoms of Mt. Yoshino, your tense heart will slowly melt away.

Mt. Yoshino is divided into areas called ``Shimo Senbon'', ``Naka Senbon'', ``Kami Senbon'', and ``Oku Senbon'' from near the entrance of the mountain. The best time to see them differs depending on the area. The biggest attraction of Mt. Yoshino is that you can enjoy the cherry blossoms over a long period of time, as the flowers bloom sequentially from the foot of the mountain to the top. In this article, we will introduce ryokan and guesthouses where you can stay during cherry blossom viewing in Mt. Yoshino. The trees are divided into ``Lower Senbon,'' ``Naka Senbon,'' and ``Upper Senbon,'' so please use this as a reference when planning your trip.

Miyoshino Sakuraan is about a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Yoshino Station. This inn is located in a lush green area within Yoshino-Kumano National Park. At this inn run by a husband and wife team, you can feel the simple and warm hospitality. The bright lobby has a sundeck motif and is open and refreshing.

Among the various guest rooms available, the Japanese modern style corner rooms with large windows are highly recommended. In spring, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the cherry blossoms on Nanamagarizaka. Around June, you can also admire the scenery of hydrangeas. There are also rooms where you can watch the ropeway go up and down, simple Japanese-style rooms that are perfect for solo travelers, and rooms exclusively for riders, with a motif based on the owner's hobby of cars and motorcycles. If you book the women-only plan, you will also receive a Japanese amenity set. The set includes hand cream, soap, lip balm, oil blotting paper, etc. This is a service that shows the proprietress's kind consideration. Please check with the hotel for more details.

meal are served in meal with a nostalgic atmosphere. The menu features healthy dishes, mainly using local Yoshino ingredients. Each dish is handmade by the proprietress and made with care, using seasonal ingredients. Small hotpots, tempura, grilled fish, and other dishes will leave you feeling relaxed and at ease.

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ryokan Kato is about a 2-minute walk from the ropeway's Sancho Station. Located in Shimosenbon Park, ryokan is conveniently located for enjoying cherry blossom viewing. It is divided into a main building and a log building, and in the log building you can sometimes see flying squirrels, deer, and wild birds from the atrium. Why not experience all the charm of Yoshino at this inn?

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The room in the "Main Building" pictured here features a relaxing Japanese-style interior. From the windows you can see the Yoshino mountains and weeping cherry trees, and the scenery is outstanding. The "Log Building" is made of Yoshino cedar and cypress, and all the chairs and tables inside are made of natural wood, creating a space where you can feel the warmth of wood. The main pillar, which is about 130 years old, is an astonishing 9 meters high. Also, the view of the large weeping cherry tree from the hall in the "Log Building" is a must-see. You can also enjoy the light-up at night.

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Not only the view of the cherry blossoms, but also the starry sky seen from the open-air bath is wonderful. In addition, the indoor bath uses ``Bakuhanseki'', which is said to warm the body from the core. The gentle quality of the spring water will help you relax and relieve the fatigue of your travels.

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Here you can enjoy dishes made with traditional vegetables from Nara. For breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet made with plenty of vegetables and local eggs, in addition to Yoshino's specialty ``Chagayu.'' In particular, the local eggs have won a gold medal in Nara, so be sure to pay attention to the jiggly texture of the whites.

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Yoshino onsen Motoyu is about a 20-minute walk from Kintetsu Yoshino Station. You can get there by strolling along the Whispering Path from the station, or you can arrange a shuttle service if you contact us. Known as an inn with ties to Shimazaki Toson, this inn is attractive for its 100% natural hot onsen and seasonal cuisine. The open lobby with a view of the garden is also wonderful. The women's bath at Yoshino's Hidden Bath, which was coveted by writers of the past, has reddish-brown water that strongly resembles the atmosphere of the time. It is said to be effective against anemia and gynecological diseases. Please take a moment to look at the garden as you slowly sink into the bath.

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The entire inn is built in Yoshinodate, an architectural style unique to Mt. Yoshino, and offers a magnificent view of Mt. Yoshino. Each guest room has a different charm, and there are a variety of rooms, including rooms that overlook the proud garden, and rooms that are built so that you can step down to the garden. During the cherry blossom season, you can enjoy the scenery of spring while staying at the inn.

It is a small ryokan with only seven guest rooms. You can feel the slow flow of time and spend a truly relaxing time enjoying the retro Showa-era atmosphere.

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The kaiseki cuisine is good, but be sure to check out the ``Motoyu Duck Hot Pot Course.'' The duck meat has just the right amount of fat and has a very mellow texture. When simmered with local vegetables in a sweet and spicy soup stock, the flavor of the ingredients spreads throughout the pot. Please enjoy the luxurious mountain village gourmet food that can only be enjoyed at an inn surrounded by mountains.

Located about 12 km towards Kashihara on National Route 24 is the scenic inn Houunkan. With 250 years of history since its establishment, this inn offers a spectacular view of Mount Yoshino.

You can enjoy a relaxing bath while gazing at the vast nature of Mt. Yoshino from the large communal bath and the open-air bath. Mt. Yoshino has approximately 30,000 cherry trees. You will be enchanted by the sight of the cherry trees blooming at different times, from the lower 1,000 trees to the middle 1,000 trees, and from the upper 1,000 trees to the inner 1,000 trees.

There are various types of guest rooms, including ``guest rooms with a view bath'' and ``special Japanese-Western rooms.'' Please choose a room according to your purpose and occasion. This is a room where you can feel the nature of Yoshino all year round, in spring, summer, fall and winter.

The large public bath within the hotel is a proud space with a theme of flowers of the four seasons. The open-air bath is especially popular. In addition to overlooking Nakasenbon and Kamisenbon Park, where cherry blossoms bloom, you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms illuminated at night. There are a wide variety of baths, including cypress baths and ceramic baths, as well as a mist sauna in the indoor bath.

In the evening, you can enjoy dishes that incorporate seasonal ingredients, such as ``Seasonal Kaiseki Cuisine'' and ``Yoshino Kudzu Nabe'' made with the famous Yoshino Kudzu. For breakfast, you can enjoy a country-style breakfast that will make you feel at home from the morning, such as grilled shiitake mushrooms grown in Yoshino and handmade fried onions using local soybeans.

Chikurin-in Gunpoen is about a 25-minute walk from the ropeway Yoshinoyama Station. This inn is said to have been originally built by Prince Shotoku, and has a long history. The stroll-style garden on the premises, which is one of the three Yamato gardens, is a must-see! Our cuisine has even been featured in the Michelin Guide.

This inn has various types of rooms, including rooms with open-air baths and retro-style antique rooms. In particular, pay attention to the special room called ``Matsu no Ma''. It is a completely independent private space, and you can look down on the proud garden from the hallway of your room.

This strolling garden is one of the three Yamato gardens. The cherry blossoms take on a different appearance depending on the season, and in spring you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the weeping cherry blossoms. Take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossoms, where even Toyotomi Hideyoshi once enjoyed viewing them.

In addition to the Kaiseki cuisine recommended by the head chef, you can also enjoy the original Rikyu hotpot. A special dish with thick kudzu and ginger that will warm your body from the core. Why not enjoy the luxurious gourmet food that can only be tasted here?

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Taikoban Kamukamu is about a 20-minute walk from Yoshino Station on the Yoshino Omine Cable. Of the three types of inns in Taikoban, this is the building closest to the mountaintop. You can also try your hand at making Yoshino's famous ``kuzu-kiri'' and ``persimmon leaf sushi.''

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The guest rooms have a calm Japanese feel. We also have spacious rooms that are 8 tatami mats, 12 tatami mats, and 16 tatami mats. You will be able to take a breather and stretch your wings in this nostalgic space.

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The ``Artificial Activated Stone onsen'' inside the hotel is said to warm your body from the core. The entrance to the onsen building is also a warm space, equipped with lights and chairs for relaxing after bathing.

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What you can enjoy here is ``Creative Kaiseki'' made with wild vegetables and fresh fish harvested in Yoshino. In addition to mountain ingredients, you can also enjoy sweetfish and eel in the summer. Furthermore, it is a highly satisfying content that takes into consideration the volume.

Yoshinoyama is crowded with many cherry blossoms. When I look at the cherry blossoms, which have a fleeting yet vitality to them, I feel like energy is flowing from everywhere. I'm glad I'm Japanese, and you may think that again. Why not go on a spring trip where you can feel energized by the cherry blossoms in full bloom?