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Slow Walk Illustrated Guide

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Zentsu-ji Garan Complex (East Temple)


Enormous Camphor Tree (Camphor tree of Goshamyo Shrine)

ogusu goshamyojinnokusunoki

Commentary

This is one of two enormous camphor trees. The two camphor trees located by the Goshamyo Shrine and by the northern side of the Main Southern Gate are said to be a thousand and a few hundred years old. These enormous trees recall Kobo Daishi’s childhood and the time of the foundation of Zentsu-ji Temple. It is designated as a Natural Monument of Kagawa prefecture under the name of an enormous camphor in the precinct of Zentsu-ji Temple.

Designated Section

Designated natural monument of Kagawa prefecture

Structure

Era

Address

3-3-1 Zentsuji-cho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture