The giant inugusu (Japanese laurel tree) at Koritsuki measures 8 meters around the trunk, and reaches some 15 meters high. In 1926, it was designated as an important natural monument by the City of Tokyo. The nearest train station, around one hour and 40 minutes out of Tokyo Station on the JR line, is Kori Station. The tree is within the precincts of Kasuga-jinja Shrine, around a 15-minute walk from the station.
The inugusu is a tree in the Lauraceae family, and is officially referred to in Japanese as the "tabu no ki." In the Okutama region specifically, it is also known as the "mochi no ki."
The ancient tree stands in front of a tiny shrine, in a small space between a wall marking off a train track and a national highway. Even so, the fact that it stays strong, and spreads its branches wide, is a testament to the resilience of nature.
If you're enjoying a stroll through the mountains, valleys, and lakes that weave through the Okutama region, make sure to stop by and feel the energy from this venerable old inugusu, which has endured for centuries.
Photo courtesy of Okutama Mizu to Midori no Fureaikan
- Kori StationJR Ome Line14 min on foot
- Koritsuki bus stopNishi Tokyo bus5 min on foot
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