Triple-Sugi

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Autumn Foliage with the Triple-Sugi Tree of Hikawa

氷川の三本杉と紅葉

The Triple-Sugi Tree (Sanbon-Sugi), located near the rear entrance of Okuhikawa Shrine (奥氷川神社), is a remarkable natural monument over 650 years old. Towering at over 50 meters, it is the tallest cedar tree in Tokyo Prefecture. The tree uniquely splits into three trunks approximately 3 meters from its base, and it has been officially recognized as a Tokyo Cultural Property.

• Location: Hikawa Gorge, Tokyo, Japan

• Timestamp: 12:09・2024/11/26

• Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter

• ISO 1000 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/11

• Astia/Soft film simulation

References:

1. Google Maps: Okuhikawa Shrine (奥氷川神社)

2. Bunkabito: Tokyo Okutama “Hikawakobashi” (Japanese)

3. Ometsu: Okutama Hikawa Gorge (Japanese)

4. Okutama Tourism Association: Sightseeing (Japanese)

5. Tokyo Metropolitan Oku-Tama Visitor Center (English)

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