Shiobara Hachimangu Shrine houses in the middle of the shrine grounds a famous, 1500 year old, 40m tall sacred tree which is designated at a National Natural Treasure. The appearance of the tree has also led to it being called the “backwards cedar” by those familiar with the tree. In addition, also inside the grounds flows the spring which is famous for feeding the backwards cedar with water reputed to give long life.It is said that Minamoto no Yoshiie once visited this shrine to pray for victory in battle.
- 【Address】
- 11,Nakashiobara Nasushiobara-shi Tochigi-ken
- 【TEL】
- 0287-32-3912
- 【Expressway entrance】
- Tohoku Expressway Nishinasunoshiobara-Interchange
【Information】
Access 40 minutes ride on the JR Bus from JR Nishi-Nasuno Station and get off at Shiobara Onsen Bus Terminal, then 15 minutes walk
Pond in precincts
backwards cedar
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