Largest Ginkgo Tree in Japan (Kitakanegasawa)


This ginkgo tree was recognized as the largest in Japan during research conducted in 2001. It stands 30m high and has a trunk girth of 18.8m, making it far and away the largest of the many giant ginkgo trees in Japan. Since ancient times, it has been worshipped as a sacred tree. The custom of placing sacred sake and rice at its roots and saying prayers is said to have been practiced for more than 40 years.
Address Shiomigata, Kitakanegasawa, Fukaura-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori
phone number 0173-74-2111  Tourism Division, Fukaura
Map code 559 896 722*74
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