Mount Yoshino: The Spot to Go for Cherry Blossom Overload

Some 30,000 cherry trees in some 200 varieties bloom here, chief among these being shiro-yamazakura, a variety of wild cherry tree.

The hitome-senbon view from Yoshimizu Shrine gives photographers memorable vistas to capture.

Rest and take in the views from the observation deck.

A view of the shimo-senbon cherry blossoms.

This shimo-senbon rest area may be used free of charge.

The brilliant view from the lookout at Yoshimizu Shrine, a World Heritage site.

The view from the vicinity of Hanayagura Observation Deck, 600 meters above sea level.

Yamazakura Yōkan is a sweet slice of spring for your dessert plate.