Nejiki Cedar Tree and sea of clouds(Nejiki no Sugi to Unkai)

捻木の杉と雲海

Huge tree of the Kiyohime Legend, soaring to the sky

The Nejiki Cedar Tree is a huge tree associated with the Anchin Kiyohime Legend. It stands at a high altitude commanding a panoramic view of the city of Tanabe as well as of Tanabe Bay. In rare settings, on mornings after rain, one can see the magnificent spectacle of this huge tree standing on  a sea of clouds.

Information

Municipality
Central Tanabe City
Area
Ueno, Tanabe City (Nejiki-toge Pass)
Season / Time zone
Autumn Winter / Morning
Weather conditions
Sunny
Frequency of appearance
Rare

Access

100 min. on foot from “Nagaoguchi”[長尾口] bus stop. Bus service for Nagaoguchi is available from JR Kii-Tanabe Sta. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For details, please check:

http://www.city.tanabe.lg.jp/kankou/naganosen_zoubin.html

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