#capeose

Mossy Torii and Stone Guardians on Tranquil Cape Ose・松風が吹き抜ける中、佇む大瀬神社の鳥居と苔むす狛犬

A serene view of a traditional Shinto shrine entrance in Japan, framed by a weathered torii gate, and flanked by moss-covered komainu statues. Nestled among dense Japanese pines and rugged stone pathways, the setting captures the peaceful atmosphere and enduring traditions of Japanese spirituality and architecture.

Full write-up (1-minute read) with Google Maps links and sources for a deeper dive:

https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250319-carving

Canopy of the Ancient Ones: Divine Junipers of Cape Osezaki・大瀬崎のビャクシン樹林：日本国の天然記念物

A trio of centuries-old juniper trees (Juniperus chinensis) called out to me with their weather-worn canopy of branches and limbs stretching into the sea-spray-laden sky.

If you ever find yourself along the shores of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka, take the time to walk among these ancient ones. Listen closely. You might just hear their story, carried softly on the ocean breeze.

Location: Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan Timestamp: 2025/03/19・11:29 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 58 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/6.3

Revered Grove of Divine Junipers at Cape Osezaki・大瀬崎のビャクシン樹林：日本国の天然記念物

At the tip of Cape Ose in Shizuoka Prefecture, there is a protected forest of about 130 natural junipers, which was designated a National Special Natural Monument in 1932. This is the northernmost natural juniper forest in Japan, and it contains sacred trees belonging to Ose Shrine that are estimated to be over 1,500 years old.

Full write-up (1-minute read) with Google Maps links and sources for a deeper dive:

https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250319-juniper

Revered Grove of Divine Junipers at Cape Osezaki・大瀬崎のビャクシン樹林：日本国の天然記念物

At the tip of Cape Ose in Shizuoka Prefecture, there is a protected forest of about 130 natural junipers, which was designated a National Special Natural Monument in 1932. This is the northernmost natural juniper forest in Japan, and it contains sacred trees belonging to Ose Shrine that are estimated to be over 1,500 years old.

Full write-up (1-minute read) with Google Maps links and sources for a deeper dive:

https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250319-juniper

Revered Grove of Divine Junipers at Cape Osezaki・大瀬崎のビャクシン樹林：夫婦ビャクシンの発見

A majestic, centuries-old juniper tree with deeply gnarled bark and sprawling twisted limbs stands as a spiritual symbol in a tranquil Japanese forest. Surrounded by lush greenery and marked with a sacred rope (shimenawa), this revered tree embodies natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the serene mystique of rural Japan.

静岡県・大瀬崎の先端には、約130本の天然ビャクシンが群生する貴重な樹林があります。これは日本最北の自然なビャクシン樹林であり、その中には樹齢1,500年以上と推定される神聖な木々も含まれています。本英字記事では、国の天然記念物に指定されたこの神秘的な森と、夫婦ビャクシンと呼ばれる特別な御神木についてご紹介します。

Full write-up (1-minute read) with Google Maps links and sources for a deeper dive:

https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250319-juniper