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Sugi no Osugi (Great Cedar of Otoyo)
杉の大スギKochi · Shikoku
A pair of fused ancient Japanese cedars within Yasaka Shrine in the mountain town of Otoyo, estimated at over 3,000 years old and designated a Special Natural Monument of Japan. Locally called 'Osugi-san,' the trees are considered a spiritual power spot.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round; autumn foliage in the surrounding valley
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 1,182 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults ¥200, elementary/junior-high students ¥100 (collected as a 施設整備協力金 maintenance cooperation fee at Yasaka Shrine). Open 8:00-18:00 (Oct-Mar 8:30-17:00). 20 parking spaces.
- Nearest station
- Otoyo Station (JR Dosan Line), then taxi/car ~15 min
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–18:00Admission
- Adults ¥200, elementary/junior-high students ¥100 (collected as a 施設整備協力金 maintenance cooperation fee at Yasaka Shrine). Open 8:00-18:00 (Oct-Mar 8:30-17:00). 20 parking spaces.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tags
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