Hoshoin no Shimpaku

Only Makashiwa is famous.

Original Text

A special natural monument designated by the country that boasts the age of １６００, the root circumference １６．９ｍ, and the height is about ２１ｍ. It looks like a color 々 animal depending on the angle of view. Initially, it is said that the １ book was broken into ３ by lightning strike. Hoshoin itself is a Koyasan Shingon sect temple and is a temple of Shodoshima Sacred Ground No. ５４ Banfudasho. It is said that this was Makashiwa, which was planted by Emperor Ojin during the Kofun period. On the day of the event, the chief priest was absent, and the sutra seal was not worth it at all.

The beast of God living in the two crotch of the two crotch of the two crotch of the two

Original Text

Makashiwa is characterized by the shape of a trunk that avoids it like a flame, but the Makashiwa here is huge. As expected, it is a national special natural monument. It branches in almost three directions from the root. There are also some tumors. and look for it to look like a holy beast depending on the angle.

It was powerful.

Original Text

It is said to be "the largest tree in Japan in a small island". It was over 1600 years old and was quite powerful. It's just a short walk from the parking lot, so even those who are worried about their legs don't have to worry. You can't touch the tree, you just appreciate it.

A historic temple in one of the 88 temples of Shodoshima

Original Text

A temple of the Kukai Shingon sect. Shinpaku is a masterpiece, and I was impressed by the polite explanation of the chief priest of Hoshoin. Another name for Makashiwa is Ibuki. An unknown attraction. I want to visit again.

Power spot

Original Text

Old trees are enshrined. Easy access as it is just off the parking lot. There is a road around the Shinboku so that you can go around it, and you can see it from all directions. It is a magnificent tree that feels the age of the tree and is also popular as a power spot. Compared to Jomon cedar in Yakushima, it is easy to access, you can see the surroundings, and you can feel the wonderfulness of the trees nearby.