Matabei-zakura, Historic cherry tree in Uda, Japan.
The Matabei-zakura stands 13 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 3 meters, displaying cascading branches covered in pink blossoms each spring.
Dating back over 300 years, this weeping cherry tree grows on the former residence site of samurai commander Goto Matabei from the Warring States period.
Local residents named the tree after Goto Matabei, who according to regional tales transformed from a warrior into a Buddhist monk in this location.
Visitors can access the site from Haibara Station via a 17-minute bus ride to Ouda stop, followed by a 20-minute walk, with a small entrance fee of 100 yen.
The cherry blossoms create a natural composition with peach trees blooming in the background, attracting 50,000 to 60,000 visitors during flowering season.
Location: Uda
GPS coordinates: 34.47392,135.91778
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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