[VR180] 1,000-Year-Old Twin Ginkgo Trees in Full Autumn Color – Sairenji Temple, Japan

Experience the breathtaking autumn scenery at Sairenji Temple in Ibaraki, Japan — a sacred Tendai temple founded in 782 AD.
This immersive VR180 video showcases two majestic ginkgo trees, each over 1,000 years old, glowing in brilliant golden foliage.
These ancient trees, said to have been planted by the monk Saisen Shonin, are cherished as the “Great Ginkgo Trees of Sairenji.”

🌳 **Ginkgo Tree No.1**
Approx. 25 meters tall with a 6-meter girth. Despite being scorched in a fire in 1883, it continues to thrive.
A statue of Koyasu Kannon (Goddess of Childbirth and Safe Delivery) rests at its base.
Designated as a Natural Monument of Ibaraki Prefecture.

🌳 **Ginkgo Tree No.2**
Approx. 27 meters tall with an 8-meter girth.
Part of its trunk was lost in a 1917 typhoon. The base of the tree is home to Shirado Inari Shrine.

🏯 **About Sairenji Temple**
The temple’s Nio-mon gate was first constructed in 1543 and remodeled into its current form in 1790.
Sairenji houses numerous cultural assets and becomes a golden wonder during late November to early December.

📍 **Location:** Sairenji Temple, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
🔗 **Official Website:** https://sairen-ji.com/

📸 **Camera:** GoPro HERO10 + Max Lens Mod (x2)
🎵 **Music:** “Umineko Road” by Manbou Nitouhei
　via DOVA-SYNDROME (http://dova-s.jp/)

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