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Mikazawa no Chichi Icho (prefecturally designated cultural property)

This ginkgo tree standing on Reiki-in Temple grounds is a prefecturally designated cultural property (natural monument). Because many "breast-shaped" large and small branches hang down from the branches, the tree is called Chichi Icho (breasted ginkgo tree). The stone Jizo statues at its base are guardian deities of pregnant women who assist in easy delivery, and since ancient times believers have come to this tree to pray for plentiful breastmilk. It is unusual for these protrusions to stretch under ground. The tree is estimated to be over 350 years old.

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Tourist site details

Name
Mikazawa no Chichi Icho (prefecturally designated cultural property)
Location
48, Shirayamaguchi, Mikazawa, Shonai Town, Higashitagawa-gun, Yamagata Prefecture
Access
15 min. by car from JR Karikawa Train Station
Contact information
Reikiin
Telephone no.
0234-56-2891
Category

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