February 17, 2023

LEGEND - Jindai Sakura

山梨県 Yamanashi 北杜市 Hokuto City 新富村 Shintomi village

Jindai sakura 神代桜 a cherry tree "from the times of the gods"
In the village Shintomi at 実相寺 the Temple Jisso-Ji there is a cherry tree planted by 日本武尊 Yamato Takeru.
When 日蓮上人 Saint Nichiren came to the village, the tree had become quite old and feable,
so Nichiren held a special ritual to make the tree strong again.
And indeed, the tree was thriving after that.
. Yamatotakeru 日本武尊 Prince Yamato Takeru (12th century) .

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