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Japan's only National Natural Monument designated for its lined streets of Zelkova trees.
Keyaki Namiki (two rows of Zelkova trees along the avenue) is a 500-meter long walkup that's flanked with over 120 Zelkova trees. The avenue serves as a promenade that leads to Okunitama-jinja Shrine, and remains the sole National Natural Monument in Japan to be designated for its Zelkova trees.
The tree-lined walk boasts a few different origin stories. One includes the story of samurai Minamoto no Yoshiie and his father Minamoto no Yoriyoshi, who first prayed here before heading north to battle in Tohoku, but returned to donate saplings after returning safely at the end of the Heian Period (beginning of the 11th century). In the Edo Period (17th century), zelkova trees were planted when Tokugawa Ieyasu donated a horse-riding ground.
The oldest tree is a staggaring 400 years old. It stands next to the main tori-i gate at Okunitama-jinja Shrine, set off to the right when facing the main worship hall.
There was once a time when this road served as a marketplace for buying horses, including a paddock that provided horse appraisals. The neighboring area has served as home to many ranches in the past and raised many fast horses.
In the spring, the Keyaki Namiki road becomes a lush, green color, drawing many local crowds.
Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki
The wide open, easy-to-stroll walk
A statue of Minamoto no Yoshiie
A statue of Minamoto no Yoshiie
Monument commemorating Kyoshi Takahama
Koshin Tower
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Walking down the avenue in the afternoon with sunlight streaming through was so pleasant.
Driving through here is truly impressive. The long avenue lined with zelkova trees, some over 400 years old, is a unique sight you can only find here!
The 550-meter-long row of zelkova trees is really impressive!
A whole row of rare and precious zelkova trees, some of which are over a hundred years old. It's definitely a symbol of Fuchu City.
