There is a huge ginkgo tree in the front garden of the historic Buddhist temple in Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi Pref. Japan where is about 20 miles away from my town.
According to a botanist's opinion, the age of this ginkgo tree is estimated to be over 500 years old. The height of the tree is 100 feet and a trunk of the tree is 25 feet around in girth.
This tree is called The Tree of Matchmaking. Because, it is said that young men and women had marriage meetings under this tree in the Edo period.
By the way, this historic Buddhist temple was founded in 12th century by Ashikaga Yoshikane.
Better view is in lightbox with full screen (press F11).
Thank you for looking and I wish you all a wonderful day!!
According to a botanist's opinion, the age of this ginkgo tree is estimated to be over 500 years old. The height of the tree is 100 feet and a trunk of the tree is 25 feet around in girth.
This tree is called The Tree of Matchmaking. Because, it is said that young men and women had marriage meetings under this tree in the Edo period.
By the way, this historic Buddhist temple was founded in 12th century by Ashikaga Yoshikane.
Better view is in lightbox with full screen (press F11).
Thank you for looking and I wish you all a wonderful day!!
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