Japanese Chinquapin with its massive canopy spirit of a giant snake

This giant Japanese Chinquapin stands on the ground of Yasaka Shrine, surrounded by paddy fields. A numerous number of thick branches spreading all directions forms a massive canopy covering 750 square meters. The thickest and longest branch reminded us a giant snake, symbolizing power and vitality. Unfortunately, it was cut down due to dying back, however, the spiritual power of this tree will never be lost. English common name : Japanese chinquapin Latin name : Castanopsis sieboldiisubsp. sieboldii (Italic) Japanese nickname : Kaebuchi no Shii (Japanese Chinquapin of Kaebuchi village) Estimated age : 600 years Height : 20. 7 meters Trunk circumference : 8. 5 meters Location : Kaefuchi, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture 2920404 , tree, spirit, big, giant, remarkable, cedar, 巨樹, Sacred , 賀恵淵の椎