Fragrant Olive · October
Eimei-ji Temple Kinmokusei
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永明寺のキンモクセイ · Fragrant Olive · Kanto
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About this spot
A national natural monument since 1937, this temple tree has a trunk about 3.4 m round at eye height that divides into two great limbs. It is one of only five kinmokusei in Japan with that status, and its orange flowers scent the temple grounds for about a week.
Getting there
Nearest station
By car or taxi; the nearest stations are on the Tobu Koizumi Line
Address
Ora, Ora District, Gunma
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永明寺のキンモクセイ
