Hidden in the Deep Green, the Guardian Deity of Chichibu

A secluded hill filled with the spiritual energy of an ancient tree. The giant tree standing here is truly the guardian deity of Chichibu. Why has this ancient tree been protected in such a remote place?

The Village of Ancient Trees that Embodies Tradition

In the quiet residential area of Kumagimachi, Chichibu City, stands a large tree with a circumference of about 6 meters. Its age is said to exceed 1200 years, and it has long been called the “sacred tree” and cherished.

This large tree was deeply involved in the lives of the villagers. It was carefully protected as the guardian deity of the community, and some of its wood was used for rebuilding houses, deeply intertwined with the lives of the villagers.

A Dignified Existence with a History

Over time, this area has urbanized, but the reverence for the sacred tree has not changed. It is now called the “Sacred Tree of the Mountain God” and is loved by the citizens as a symbol of Chichibu town development. Around the giant tree, there are pillars standing, and the rugged bark that tells of its age stands out clearly. The appearance of the sacred tree exudes the weight and dignity of history.

Healing in the Sanctuary of Nature

What pierces the hearts of those who visit is something like the spiritual energy emitted by the sacred tree. Wrapped in deep greenery, if you listen carefully in the silence, it's as if you can hear the pulse of the earth.

This is a place where you can be freed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and have a dialogue with nature. Your heart will be purified in front of the sacred tree, bringing about new realizations.

A mysterious presence standing in the innermost room of Chichibu, embraced by tradition and nature. Why not visit to feel the healing of the soul?