This giant cedar is in the silent precinct of the Shinto shrine named Ikiko Jinja. It is believed that a god comes down on this holy tree. Many people come to this shrine to pray the god to guard their children. The rope with special paper shows that trees and rocks tied with it are holy objects. 這棵杉木又大又高。保護孩子的神降臨到這棵樹上。神社稱為生子神社。
I wonder what the rocks and the rope mean? It is very old tree and worthy of respect.
ReplyDeletenice, i love big trees. have you ever been and seen the trees on Mt Haguro, the dewasanzan?
ReplyDeletevery nice snap. The tree looks very tall.
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ReplyDeletea magical tree
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Hi Glennis
ReplyDeleteAncient people thought that gods came down on the tall tree or the big rock on a mountain. Such holy objects were tied with the special rope to distinguish them from others.
Hi Esta
ReplyDeleteYes! I have visited Haguro-san and saw many big and tall trees around the five storied pagoda. I have also climbed Mt. Gassan. I stayed at the hotel in Takenokozawa-onsen. It's a really nice trip.
Such A Big Tree !! It Is Tried With Rope And Papers,...Great Show..
ReplyDeleteThere are some giant cedar trees on castle hill or used to be.
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