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Yoshimizu Shrine	# 3   of 5 most visited sights in Yoshino
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Yoshimizu Shrine has hosted a number of prominent historical personalities over the past centuries: It served as a refuge for Minamoto Yoshitsune in the 12th century, as the temporary seat of Emperor Go-Daigo in the 14th century, after he had established a competing second imperial court at Yoshino and as a site for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's hanami parties in the 16th century. Today, various exhibits are displayed in the shrine's main building, including historic documents, arms, paintings and other art objects. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

Yoshimizu Shrine can be reached in about a 20 minute walk from the upper station of the Yoshino Ropeway (Yoshinoyama Station). How to get to and around Yoshino

Hours and Fees

Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: No closing days Admission: 400 yen

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April 13, 2011 Yoshino Cherry Blossom Report by francois April 8, 2011 Yoshino Cherry Blossom Report by scott Yoshino Cherry Blossom Report April 6, 2010 Yoshino Cherry Blossom Report April 8, 2009 Yoshino Cherry Blossom Report April 5, 2009

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Ratings for Yoshimizu Shrine: japan-guide.com Rating:   outstanding   User Rating (by 21 users): 83/100   recommended Popularity of Yoshimizu Shrine: Users who have been to Yoshino: 165 Users who have been to Yoshimizu Shrine: 35 3rd of 5 most visited sights in Yoshino. 546th of 726 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Yoshimizu Shrine? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know:

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Yoshimizu Shrine Official website.