Mt. Yoshino where Kinpusen-ji Temple is located has been known for beautiful cherry blossoms since ancient times and was the center of the Southern Court during the period of the Northern and Southern Courts (Japan).
金峯山寺の所在する吉野山は、古来桜の名所として知られ、南北朝時代(日本)には南朝の中心地でもあった。