In a quiet forest just five minutes from Obayashi Village, a grove of Akita cedar over 250 years old stands proudly. Among the approximately 700 trees, one stands apart from its peers; the Kobusugi Giant Cedar.
In 2000 it was named to the “100 Giants of the Forest” list and is a beloved symbol of the village. It is closely protected today and is seen as a living monument to the mysterious ways of nature.