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