Title Meoto Cedar Trees (“The Married Cedars”)

  • Miyazaki
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FY Prepared:
2018
Associated Tourism Board:
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夫婦杉


この二本の杉は、根元が一つになっていて、夫婦のような繋がりを表しています。地元信仰では、愛する人と手をつないで、この廻りを三回廻るとその二人は仲睦まじく、家内安全で子孫は繁昌すると伝えられています。しかし木の根が張り出しているので、足元に気をつけて廻るようにしないとなりません。万が一転ぶと、なんのご利益も受けられなくなってしまうといわれているからです。

Meoto Cedar Trees (“The Married Cedars”)


These two cedars grow from intertwined roots, representing mutual dedication similar to that of a married couple. Local belief says that visitors who circle the trees three times hand in hand with someone they love will both be blessed with a harmonious relationship, a peaceful home, and a wealth of children. The task of walking around the trees should not be taken lightly, however, as they are surrounded by gnarled roots. It is said that people who stumble will receive no blessings at all.

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