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Temples

Yoshiminedera

Area

West



Highlight
Yoshimidera is famous for an ancient pine tree known as Yuryu-matsu that grows in the grounds of this temple. This venerable tree was planted some 400 years ago. While it is just over 2 meters high today supported branches extend 20 meters each in opposite directions.


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Yoshiminedera is an old temple in the western mountains founded in 1029 affiliated with the Tendai sect. There is an ancient pine tree known as Yuryu-matsu that grows in the grounds of this temple. This venerable tree was planted some 400 years ago. In 1932 it was registered as a Natural Monument. Although once much larger the tree has been pruned several times due to infestation by insects. While it is just over 2 meters high today supported branches extend 20 meters each in opposite directions. The tree is said to resemble a dragon.


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Temples

Yoshiminedera

Area

West

Open

-

Admission

500 Yen
Highschool: 300 Yen / Jr. Highschool & Elementary: 200 Yen

Address

1232 Oshio-cho Oharano Nishikyo-ku

Tel No.

+81-75-331-0020

URL

http://www.yoshiminedera.com/index1.htm

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