
Gomon-no-Sugi, a towering Mikado-style Japanese cedar, is a rare chance to photograph monumental tree-scale and forest atmosphere. Best light comes mid-morning to late afternoon when shafts of sun rake the bark. Expect quiet weekday visits; it’s usually a short walk from a nearby parking area.

Gomon-no-Sugi, a towering Mikado-style Japanese cedar, is a rare chance to photograph monumental tree-scale and forest atmosphere. Best light comes mid-morning to late afternoon when shafts of sun rake the bark. Expect quiet weekday visits; it’s usually a short walk from a nearby parking area.