岡野マツ, Ancient juniper tree at Hoshoin Temple in Sanuki, Japan.
The Shinpaku Juniper tree reaches a height of 16.9 meters with a broad canopy spanning 25 meters across the temple grounds.
According to records in the Nihon Shoki, Emperor Ojin personally planted this tree during his journey to Shodoshima Island over 1600 years ago.
The Shinpaku Juniper became a symbol of Shodoshima Island during the Edo Period and remains the only juniper designated as a Special Natural Monument.
A protective boardwalk surrounds the tree base, allowing visitors to observe the ancient specimen while safeguarding its extensive root system.
The trunk displays characteristic twists and turns formed over centuries, marking its adaptation to the water-rich valley environment.
Location: Sanuki
GPS coordinates: 34.32469,134.16903
Latest update: April 6, 2025 21:29
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