Yoshino district, Administrative district in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Yoshino district encompasses eleven municipalities across mountainous terrain, featuring 30,000 cherry trees that bloom progressively from lower to higher elevations in spring.
The district gained prominence when Emperor Godaigo established a Southern Court there during the 14th century, creating a parallel imperial administration to Kyoto.
Mount Yoshino within the district serves as a center for Shugendo practitioners who perform mountain asceticism, combining Buddhist and Shinto traditions.
The district connects to major cities through the Kintetsu Railway line, with stations in Yamato-Kamiichi, Yoshino-Jingu, and Yoshino providing access to various municipalities.
Local artisans maintain a 500-year tradition of sustainable forestry, cultivating cypress and cedar trees for specialized wood products throughout the district.
Location: Nara Prefecture
Inception: April 15, 1880
GPS coordinates: 34.13700,135.97000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:34
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