Senbon-Nara

Overview

Located near the summit of the Ishikari City Hamamasu-ku municipal road "Bisabetsu Okkurige Line," Senbon-Nara is an awe-inspiring giant tree over 800 years old. Selected as one of the "New Japan 100 Famous Trees," it's known as a leading power spot in Hokkaido. Its numerous branches reaching towards the sky resemble the many hands of Senju Kannon (the Thousand-Armed Kannon), thus its name, "Senbon-Nara" (Thousand Nara Trees). Senbon-Nara has been cherished by the local people for generations. There's a tradition of offering wooden rice paddles (shamoji) with written wishes, believed to grant them. The area surrounding Senbon-Nara also boasts other attractions, including Yudommisaki Cape, Shiragine Falls, and Koganeyama Mountain, making it an ideal location for a multi-spot trip. Why not experience the mystical atmosphere of Senbon-Nara while enjoying the breathtaking natural scenery of Ishikari?