Asuwa Shrine: Weeping Cherry Tree

The Timeless Beauty of Fukui

2m 00s
Broadcast on October 24, 2022 Available until March 31, 2024

A giant weeping cherry tree which is nearly 370 years old stands solemnly at Asuwa Shrine. Some branches are 22 meters in length. It has survived several catastrophes. Every spring, it provides the gift of beauty and a sense of relief to visitors.

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