2019
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Nara’s Cherry Blossom Forecast 2019
Cherry blossom, or sakura as it is known in Japanese, comes as quickly as it goes; blink and you'll miss it. Luckily in Nara, there are so many fantastic spots that you can usually catch the flowers somewhere through most of April. To find out when the cherry trees are forecast to be at their most spectacular this year, read on.
- Mt. Yoshino
- Best time to visit: Early Apr 2019 Nature Events Yoshino
- Shimo-senbon
- Best time to visit: 5 Apr 2019 Nature & The Outdoors Yoshino
- Naka-senbon
- Best time to visit: 7 Apr 2019 Nature & The Outdoors Yoshino
- Kami-senbon
- Best time to visit: 9 Apr 2019 Nature & The Outdoors Yoshino
- Nara Park
- Best time to visit: 31 Mar 2019 Nature & The Outdoors Nara Park
- Mt. Wakakusa
- Best time to visit: 31 Mar 2019 Nature & The Outdoors Nara Park
- Chikurin-in Temple & Garden
- Best time to visit: 9 Apr 2019 History & Culture Yoshino
- Hanayagura Observatory
- Best time to visit: 10 Apr 2019 Nature & The Outdoors Yoshino
- Ishibutai Tumulus
- Best time to visit: 31 Mar 2019 History & Culture Asuka
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Getting to Yoshino
The attractions around Mt. Yoshino and the town of Yoshinoyama are best explored from Yoshino Station. Unless you have a JR Rail Pass and are tied to using the JR Line, the most convenient route is from Kintetsu-Nara Station and takes a little over 90 minutes.
Nara's Key Areas & Destinations
The most defining areas and singularly spectacular destinations at a glance.
Getting to Nara
Centrally located, Nara is easily accessible from Kyoto, Osaka and most major Japanese cities.
