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April 8 Itinerary: Mt. Yoshino - Nara
Note: We can be flexible here. We will have options going in and out to our target places if we missed anything or if we just changed minds!
• 5:30 AM : Arrive in Kyoto Station
• 6:00 AM : Train to Yoshino
• 8:08 AM : Arrive in Yoshino Station (then hike)
• 1:15 PM : Taxi/Bus to Yoshino Station (Leave for Nara)
• 1:30 PM : Arrive in Yoshino Station
• 2:05 PM : Train to Nara
• 4:00 PM : Nara sightseeing
• 6:00 PM : Leave for Kyoto
April 8 Itinerary Deets: Mt. Yoshino - Nara
5:30 AM: Kyoto Station
• Target to board the 6:00 AM train (see screenshot >
• NO Reservation here, local trains only - Use Suica (or buy tix from station)
• Transfer one time
• Reference >> Kintetsu Site <<
We might consider getting the Kintetsu Day Pass
8ish AM - 1ish PM : Mt. Yoshino
• Hiking
• 5+ hours to spend
1:30 PM: Yoshino Station
• Target to board the 2:05 PM train (see screenshot >>
• Local train to Kashiharajingu Mae - Use Suica (or buy tix from station)
• Then transfer to Limited Express (we have reservation)
• Then transfer again for Nara
4 PM : Nara
• Deer, sightseeing
6/7ish : Nara Station
• We can be flexible here, we can extend for dinner, etc.
• No train reservations needed for Nara -> Kyoto, there are many options available