Yoshino-Kumano National Park is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, ancient pilgrimage routes, and rich cultural heritage. The park offers diverse outdoor activities with its mountainous terrain and historic sites.
Yoshino-Kumano National Park, located in Japan's Kansai region, spans the prefectures of Nara, Wakayama, and Mie. The park is famous for its scenic beauty, including the sacred Kii Mountain Range designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is known for the pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodo and the spiritual atmosphere surrounding the Kumano Sanzan shrines. The park is also home to Mount Yoshino, famous for its thousands of cherry blossoms during spring and vibrant autumn foliage. Visitors can enjoy hiking, hot springs, and cultural experiences alongside the rich biodiversity present in the park's forests and river systems. Notable landmarks such as the Nachi Falls and mixed temperate forests offer both striking vistas and opportunities for wildlife observation.
Mount Yoshino's Thousand Cherry Trees
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route
Nachi Falls, one of Japan's tallest waterfalls
Kumano Sanzan Shrines
A historic Shinto shrine, considered a spiritual heart of the region, and part of the Kumano Sanzan.
Famed for its seasonally stunning landscapes, especially cherry blossoms in spring and autumn colors.
One of the most famous waterfalls in Japan, offering breathtaking views and a site of cultural significance.