Ishibe Sakura in Aizuwakamatsu City boasts a 650-year-old Edo Higan cherry blossom tree. Its branches, which spread out 20 meters from the trunk divided into 10 parts, are magnificent, and its beauty stands out, surrounded by rice paddies. It has been known as a famous tree since the Edo period, and its appearance was even featured in the opening of the TV drama "Yae no Sakura." The marks of reinforcement unique to old trees are also worth noting. This magnificent scenic beauty continues to enchant visitors.
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