Kuzu-hachimangū
久津八幡宮
Kuzu Hachiman Shrine features two ancient, large cedar trees designated as National Natural Monuments.
What it is
- Ancient shrine, believed to be 1,500 years old.
- Dedicated to Hachiman, god of archery and war.
- Features two ancient "wedded" cedar trees.
What to see
- Torii gate flanked by two large cedar trees.
- "Husband" cedar tree: 10 meters circumference, 35 meters tall.
- "Wife" cedar tree: 9.3 meters circumference, 39 meters tall.
- Both trees are National Natural Monuments.
In detail
Two ancient “wedded” cedar trees flank a torii on the grounds of Kuzu Hachiman Shrine. They are colloquially known as meoto sugi, or “husband and wife” cedar trees, due to their physical proximity and similarities. The shrine is believed to be as old as the trees, thought to date back around 1,500 years.
The “husband” tree stands between the torii and the main hall. It is 10 meters in circumference and 35 meters tall. The “wife,” on the opposite side of the torii, has a trunk circumference of 9.3 meters and a height of 39 meters. The trees are designated National Natural Monuments.
Text: 観光庁 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
Where it is
岐阜県下呂市萩原町上呂2345番地1 Open in Google Maps
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