Sugi no Osugi


Sugi no Osugi also known as "Osugi-san" by locals is the world's tallest Japanese Cedar and is said to be over 3000 years old. It is located in Ōtoyo, Kōchi, Japan within the grounds of Yasaka Jinja.

General description

Sugi no Osugi actually consists of two separate trees, “Minami Osugi”, and “Kita Osugi” merged at the roots. As such it is sometimes collectively referred to as “Meoto Sugi”. Minami Osugi's circumference is about at the base with a height of, Kita Osugi has a circumference of about and is approximately tall. Based upon legends of its planting by Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Sugi no Osugi's estimated age is said to be over 3000 years old.

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