Chichi-sugi Japanese Cedar

Chichi-sugi Japanese Cedar

A place where nature and religious beliefs meet

A huge tree that stands quietly on the side of Mt. Daimanji, the Oki Islands' highest peak. This tree is 800 years old and about 30 m tall, with a 5 m trunk that branches into 15 parts. From these parts hang about 24 large and small drooping roots. Here you can feel a mysterious atmosphere in an area that feels cool even in the summer, particularly just after rain.


Close by the tree are two trail entrances to Mt. Daimanji (around 1 hour one way, steep). Around 15 minutes walk up the hill is the entrance to the trail for Washigamine Ridge and Byōbu-iwa (Folding Screen Rock). Some ofthe trails have been damaged after strong rains and subsequent landslides, so it is recommended to hire a guide when hiking these trails. 


Washigamine Ridge Hiking Trail Guided Tour


A Pocket Guide to Outdoor Activities in the Oki Islands

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Remarks
*No direct public bus access to the tree. It takes around 1.5 hr to walk to the tree from the nearest bus stop.
*The closest shops and places to eat are in the Fuse Area at the bottom of the mountain, so make sure you take food and drink with you.
Address
Fuse, Okinoshima-cho, Oki-gun
Access
From Saigō Port
65 min by car
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