Yoshino-Kumano National Park

The park spans 616 square kilometers across Mie, Nara, and Wakayama Prefectures, featuring mountains, gorges, coastal regions, and numerous hiking trails throughout the territory.

The Japanese government designated this area as a national park on February 1, 1936, protecting its diverse landscapes and establishing conservation measures for future generations.

The park contains several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including ancient pilgrimage routes of the Kii Mountain Range and traditional temples connected by stone pathways.

Visitors can reach different sections of the park through multiple entry points, with travel times ranging from 1.5 hours from Nara to 6 hours from Tokyo.

Mount Yoshino within the park presents thousands of cherry trees at different elevation levels, creating a sequential blooming pattern from lower to higher slopes.

Location: Nara Prefecture

Location: Mie Prefecture

Location: Wakayama Prefecture

Inception: February 1, 1936

Website: https://env.go.jp/park/yoshino

GPS coordinates: 33.79900,135.94000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:43