Located north of central Hirosaki, the ancient Kishin-koshikake-gashiwa (Demon-sitting Daimyo Oak Tree) stands as a living monument to a heartwarming Japanese legend. According to folklore, a local rice farmer befriended a horned demon from Mount Iwaki, and the two would sit on the tree's sturdy branches to share meals and plan a steadfast canal for the village. Today, a modest shrine rests beneath the venerable boughs, where the oni is still revered as a protective deity rather than a menacing spirit. It makes for an enchanting and atmospheric stop for lovers of nature, myth, and offbeat regional folklore.
- Legends
- Nature
- Sacred Trees
- Folklore
- Ancient Trees
- Shrines
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