Great Cedar of Kiyosumi

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Great Cedar of Kiyosumi, Natural monument at Seichoji Temple, Kamogawa, Japan

The Great Cedar of Kiyosumi extends 48 meters in height with a trunk circumference of 15 meters within the temple grounds of Seichoji.

The cedar tree has stood at this location for over one thousand years, marking centuries of Buddhist practice at Seichoji Temple since 836.

The temple grounds surrounding the cedar maintain regular worship activities, reflecting the connection between natural elements and spiritual practices in Japanese culture.

Visitors can reach the Great Cedar by taking a community bus service from Awa-Amatsu Station to the temple complex in Kamogawa.

The cedar grows in Asahigamori Forest, which ranks among Japan's Top 100 Sunrise Viewing locations, offering morning views across the Pacific Ocean.

Location: Kamogawa

GPS coordinates: 35.16010,140.15159

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04

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