Obuyama's Giant Cedar

Overview

Obuyama's Giant Cedar is a giant tree designated as a national natural monument located in Kamikoani Village, Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture. With a trunk circumference of 12.4 meters (the largest in Akita Prefecture), a height of 34 meters, and an estimated age of over 1000 years, it's truly awe-inspiring. Selected as one of the Forestry Agency's "100 Giant Trees of the Forest," its overwhelming presence captivates visitors. Obuyama's Giant Cedar is a giant tree that has grown over many years, its appearance truly conveying the strength of nature. Feel the history of over 1000 years as you gaze up at its majestic form. The surrounding area features a mixed coniferous and broadleaf forest composed of three cedar trees and mizunara oak trees, creating a space enveloped in abundant nature. When visiting Obuyama's Giant Cedar, take a moment to appreciate the surrounding natural environment. You can feel nature with all five senses—the greenery of the trees, the babbling of the stream, and more.