Takeo-jinja Shrine (The Great Takeo Camphor Tree)

Other Sightseeing Spot

4.5

This towering camphor tree is on the grounds of Takeo-jinja Shrine in Saga Prefecture. Follow the small path from the main hall through the bamboo grove and you'll find it. The seventh largest tree in Japan, it's 30 meters tall, 20 meters in diameter, and the branches spread for over 30 meters. The trunk is hollow, and the inside covers about 20 square meters. It's said to be 3,000 years old, and it's paid special respect as the shrine's sacred tree. A Shinto god known as Tenjin is enshrined in the cavity.

Spot details

Takeo-jinja Shrine (The Great Takeo Camphor Tree)

Address: Saga Pref. Takeoshi Takeochou Takeo 5327 Map
Area: Takeo Area
Phone: 0954222976
Hours: [Grant office] 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Just a huge tree

Reviewed : 2017.03.17

Visited Takeo onsen temple and came across this giant tree. Nothing too impressive honestly it just a tree. One would probably spend 5 minutes to take a photo before headed to another spot. Can omit...
Takeo Shrine

Reviewed : 2016.11.27

A lovely shrine in a beautiful setting but the highlight is the large old camphor tree that can be seen by making a short walk through the greenery of bamboo etc.
Ancient larger-than-life camphor in Takeo

Reviewed : 2016.09.26

Wow, I really enjoyed travelling to Takeo shrine. This forest is incredibly well kept and contains one of the largest specimens of camphor tree to exist. Not only that but you really allows you to...