Ancient Trees in Nara
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The Giant Camphor of Naratsuhiko Shrine
Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora). over 1,000 years. Free, grounds open 09:00 to 17:00

The Great Cedar of Kasuga Taisha
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica). between 800 and 1,000 years. Kasuga Taisha precinct, open 06:00 to 18:00; the outer grounds are free, and it is unclear whether this tree stands inside the paid inner area, so check on arrival

The Five-Colour Camellia of Byakugo-ji
Common Camellia (Camellia japonica). about 400 years. Paid, 500 yen for adults, open 09:00 to 17:00; over 100 stone steps from the road, not step-free

The Soapberry with a Bamboo Through It
Chinese Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi). not recorded. Free, open parkland at all hours

The Camphors of Tobihino
Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora). about 140 years. Free, open meadow at all hours

The Great Nagi of Kasuga Taisha
Nagi (Nageia nagi). 500 to 1,000 years, sources disagree. Kasuga Taisha precinct; outer grounds free, check on arrival which zone this tree falls in

The First Cherry of Nara
Weeping Higan Cherry (Prunus subhirtella). about 100 years. Free, shrine grounds open daily

The Chinaberry of the East Pagoda Ruins
Chinaberry (Melia azedarach). not recorded. Free, open parkland at all hours

The Thickest Black Pine of Nara Park
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii). about 250 years. Free, open parkland at all hours