龍華寺のソテツ

The cycad tree at Ryugeji Temple reaches 3.8 meters in height with multiple thick branches spreading in four directions from its base.

The cycad, designated as a Natural Monument in 1924, stands as the oldest and largest specimen in Japan with an estimated age of 1,100 years.

The male cycad tree integrates with the temple garden design, representing the deep connection between Japanese religious architecture and botanical preservation.

Visitors can observe the cycad tree daily from 8:30 to 16:30 by paying an entrance fee of 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children.

The tree trunk measures 5.2 meters in circumference, with branches extending 5.3 meters to the east and north, 4.5 meters to the south, and 3.7 meters to the west.

GPS coordinates: 34.99033,138.48478

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:59