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Mt. Yoshino
Day HikeFamous cherry blossom mountain in Nara with 30,000 trees and historic temples.
Kansai9km4h500m
Easy
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23 trails found
Famous cherry blossom mountain in Nara with 30,000 trees and historic temples.
Mythical peak where the gods descended, with a bronze spear at the summit.
Scenic streamside walk in Aomori alongside waterfalls and moss-covered rocks.