Kigen-sugi
紀元杉
A giant Yakushima cedar beside the mountain road beyond Yakusugi Land, estimated to be about 3,000 years old. You can reach the tree directly by car or bus.
Kigen-sugi stands beside a prefectural road about 7 km beyond Yakusugi Land, at an altitude of about 1,230 metres. It is estimated to be around 3,000 years old, with a height of about 19.5 metres and a girth of about 8 metres. Several other trees grow parasitically on its trunk, giving it a gnarled, weathered look. Unlike Jomon Sugi, which takes over 10 hours of round-trip hiking, Kigen-sugi is right beside the road, making it the easiest giant Yakushima cedar to see up close. A wooden platform surrounds it for close viewing. Entry is free. It can be combined with Yakusugi Land on the same day. The roads are narrow and winding, and in winter, low temperatures can cause ice and road closures.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yakusugi Land
- Hananoego Wetland
- Mount Miyanoura
- Mount Mocchomu
- Wilson Stump
- Senpiro Falls
- Jomon Sugi
- Onoaida Onsen