The tree is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, making it one of the oldest living organisms in the Toyokawa area.
Its trunk circumference of 9.3 meters makes it one of the largest ginkgo specimens in Aichi Prefecture.
Unlike many public park trees, this is located on private land, preserved through the cooperation of the local resident owner.
The tree is classified as a 'Big Tree' (Kyoboku) in local heritage registries due to its historical and biological longevity.
The Yamato no O-icho is a massive ginkgo tree located in the Toyotsucho area of Toyokawa, Aichi. It is officially designated as a natural monument by the city of Toyokawa. The tree features an immense, gnarled trunk with a circumference measuring approximately 9.3 meters. Standing over 30 meters tall, its expansive canopy dominates the rural landscape. It is situated on the grounds of a private residence, requiring visitors to respect the owner's property. The tree is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, representing a significant botanical landmark in the Mikawa region.
From the edge of the adjacent public road to capture the full scale of the tree against the backdrop of the sky.
Since the tree is located on private property, stay on the designated viewing path and do not enter the fenced residential yard.
Park in the designated public parking spaces nearby rather than attempting to park directly in front of the tree.
Visit during the late autumn transition when the foliage turns a vibrant, uniform yellow.
Do not attempt to walk through the residential gate or onto the private lawn surrounding the trunk base.
Stay on the viewing path as the tree is on private property; refrain from touching the trunk or climbing the roots.
