fiveleaf pine (Pinus palustris)
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What is a five-branch pine tree?
The five-branch pine tree is said to be over 250 years old and is located on Kume Island in the southwestern part of Okinawa Prefecture.Selected as one of the 100 best pine trees in JapanPine trees.
This pine tree is about 6 meters tall and has a trunk circumference of about 5 meters. It is also called the "five-branch pine tree" because it has five branches.
How to play Pine Tree of Five Branches
A lawn area is maintained around the five-branch pine tree, and is a good spot for picnics or taking a break with a packed lunch.
A boardwalk has been built around the pine trees, allowing visitors to get a closer look at the interior of the pine trees.
The five branches of the pine tree offer a beautiful view of the sunrise and sunset, and at dusk, you can see the beautiful sunset around the pine tree.
Detail of Pine Tree with Five Branches
| Location | Kamiezu, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3138, Japan (in Japanese history)View in Google Maps) |
| Access | Approximately 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport About 10 minutes by car from Kaneshiro Port |
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