Amagi Taro-sugi

Overview

The Amagi Taro-sugi is the largest giant cedar tree in the Amagi Mountains, located in Yugashima, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Estimated to be over 450 years old, it boasts a massive size: 53 meters tall, with a root circumference of 13.6 meters and a trunk circumference of 9.73 meters. Located approximately 2km southwest of the entrance to Nazuka Keikoku along a forest road, the Taro-sugi stands at the highest point in the Amagi Mountains. Its immense size makes it seem as if it's reaching for the heavens. Its thick, powerful trunk speaks volumes about the strength of life cultivated over many years. The approach to the Taro-sugi also features the Hon-tanigawa River, the source of the Kano River, offering beautiful stream views. The fresh greenery of early summer and the autumn foliage are particularly stunning, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle in combination with the Taro-sugi itself. Nazuka Keikoku, on the way to the Taro-sugi, is characterized by its beautiful stream flowing smoothly over a single sheet of andesite rock. Downstream, where it merges with the Nazuka River, you'll find the Ryushiki Falls. The fresh greenery of early summer and the autumn foliage are especially impressive. The Taro-sugi, a Shizuoka Prefecture designated natural monument, stands as a symbol of Mount Amagi, continuing to display its powerful presence despite enduring countless harsh winters. When visiting Mount Amagi, be sure to see the Taro-sugi.