


Everything you need to know about Kiyomihara Shrine
Yoshino Mountain Villa is a top choice, just a 7-minute walk from Kiyomihara Shrine. Its rooms offer panoramic views of the surrounding cherry blossoms during spring. The property features a private kotatsu-equipped Japanese-style room, an outdoor onsen with forest backdrop, and guided walks through ancient cedar trails near the shrine—perfect for immersive cultural and natural experiences
Yoshino Seiyo Hakkan is a serene guesthouse just 50 meters west of Kiyomihara Shrine, designed around the concept of "one room, one garden." Each room features a private terrace overlooking the shrine grounds. Guests enjoy exclusive morning prayer tours, handmade fern tea workshops, and seasonal kaiseki meals made with locally foraged ingredients—ideal for those seeking spiritual tranquility and cultural authenticity
Stay at Yoshino Mountain Villa and begin your day with a guided morning shrine pilgrimage along the historic stone steps, passing centuries-old maple trees and sacred torii gates. In the afternoon, join a shrine paper umbrella workshop using traditional techniques, then savor a limited-time lunch featuring Yoshino’s signature persimmon-leaf rice. As dusk falls, unwind in your room with a view of the shrine’s illuminated lanterns—a rare, peaceful experience only available to guests
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