横室の大カヤ

The Yokomuro Giant Toraya stands 24 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 8.1 meters and a root circumference of 13.2 meters.

The Kanazawa family consecrated this tree as sacred in 1749 when establishing the Suwa Shrine, leading to its protection through generations.

During autumn, this female tree produces fruits that were traditionally harvested, yielding up to 720 liters used for food and oil extraction.

The tree is accessible via a 750-meter walk from the Hokkezawa bus stop after taking a bus from JR Maebashi Station.

The tree's trunk surface displays vertical streaks characteristic of ancient trees, with its upper section naturally disconnected from visible foliage.

Location: Maebashi

GPS coordinates: 36.44144,139.05561

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41