Category:

Municipally Designated Natural Monument

Title:

Enzoin no oicho

The Great Ginkgo of Enzoin Temple

圓蔵院の大イチョウ

No. of features:

One tree

Designated:

December 9, 1961

Location:

540 Nakagawa, Minuma Ward

Owner:

The religious juridical person of Enzoin Temple

Description:

   This ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) had a height of 28 meters, a trunk circumference of 4.5 meters, and a base circumference of 11 meters at the time of designation.

 The bulk of this majestic tree can be spotted from far away. The trunk features “chichi”, growths resembling aerial roots that extend downwards from the trunk towards the ground. “Chichi” growths are usually only found on old trees.

This ginkgo is vigorous, practically dripping with fruit. Come autumn, the temple grounds look as if they’re covered in a yellow carpet.

Associated Texts:

(1965). “Cultural Properties in Omiya”. Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

(1970). “Designated Cultural Properties in Omiya City”. Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

(1971). “Designated Cultural Properties in Omiya City”. Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

(1987). “Cultural Properties in Omiya” (vol. 3). Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

Please be courteous towards other visitors and the site’s owners/curators when visiting this cultural property.

Inquiries (Japanese only)

Cultural Heritage Preservation Division, Department of Lifelong Learning, Board of Education Secretariat　

TEL：048-829-1723 FAX：048-829-1989

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