Fukuoka is the city with the most “preserved trees” in Japan.
As of March 2019, there are 3687 preserved trees in Japan, of which 1801 are in Fukuoka City.
Preserved trees are defined by law.
Data（in Japanese）
https://www.mlit.go.jp/toshi/park/content/001342894.pdf
This time, I would like to introduce you to Ginkgo from Kushida, which is said to be nearly 1000 years old.
Kushida’s ginkgo tree
https://goo.gl/maps/R27MAdQDQPgw1kyL7
This tree is located in the precincts of Kushida Shrine.
The diameter is 190cm, and it is a very thick tree when you see it close by.
Some of you who live in Japan may have seen it on TV.
It is located in the place of Kushida-iri in Hakata Yamakasa.
This large tree welcomes the mikoshi coming into Kushida and sends it off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzifX1rQaNs&feature=emb_logo
////日本語///
福岡市は日本で最も「保存樹」が多い都市です。
2019年3月現在、日本には3687本の保存樹があり、そのうち福岡市には1801本あります。
保存樹は法律によって定義されています。
データ（日本語表記）
https://www.mlit.go.jp/toshi/park/content/001342894.pdf
今回は樹齢1000年近くと言われている櫛田の銀杏を紹介します。
御神木 櫛田の銀杏
https://goo.gl/maps/R27MAdQDQPgw1kyL7
櫛田神社の境内にある木です。
直径が190cm、そばで見るとものすごい太い木です。
日本にお住まいの方はテレビなどで見たことがある方がいらっしゃるかもしれません。
博多山笠の櫛田入りの場所にあります。
この大木は櫛田に入ってくる山（神輿）を迎え、そして送り出していきます。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzifX1rQaNs&feature=emb_logo
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@yamamo_cchi Wow, almost 1,000 years old. That’s nice it is one of preserved trees. Thank you for sharing this post with us.
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Hey @yamamo_cchi
Take me calculator almost 1000 years meaning arround 1900 calendar . Oh that’s really old meaning long time before world war 1 ,world war 2 if the tree can speaking I will asking everything what happened in this world by real story
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WOW that is a very respectable Ginkgo @yamamo_cchi ! Great post on this majestic old tree. I love the Ginkgo leaves they are so special.
Here is some artwork I made from this branch with autumn leaves.
The name in many languages:
Maidenhair Tree, Coeden ginco,Гинко,Ginki, Bạch quả, Rozdwojeny ginkgo, Páfrányfenyő, Dvokrpi ginko, Neidonhiuspuu, Dviskiautis ginkmedis, Dvorežnjasti ginko, Miłorząb dwuklapowy, Γκίγκο, Xinkgo, Arborele pagodelor, Jinan dvoulaločný, Mabet ağacı, Hõlmikpuu, Ginko dvojlaločné, Гинко, Árbol de los Cuarenta Escudos, Kinesiskt tempelträd, Tempeltræ, Tempeltre, Japanse notenboom, Japanse tempelboom (Ginkgo biloba)
I would like to invite you at my tree:
The Old Tree and Me
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Wow ! So old trees you found 
Thanks for sharing a nice post and beautiful old trees photo my dear friend @yamamo_cchi
Did you see my recent posts? Here is my recent posts
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@yamamo_cchi さん
こちらはまた立派な御神木ですね。まだまだ強い樹勢を感じる力強い銀杏のようです。マップを見るとまだまだ写真が少ないようですので、こちらの銀杏がまた違う顔を見せた頃にでも写真を追加してみてはいかがでしょうか。ご紹介、ありがとうございました:-)
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@yamamo_cchi Thank you for sharing this amazing post with us here on connect.
Trees have alot of history. Sometimes they can serve as landmarks. 
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@yamamo_cchi Nice post and it’s amazing to know that Fukuoka city has so many preserved trees! Do you know if the majority of the trees are on their own like the gingko tree in that you mentioned in your post or is there a park that has a lot of old trees together?
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Wow, 1000 years old tree, it’s really amazing. In spite so many years it looks very fresh, the leaves are shining.
Thank you for sharing with us @yamamo_cchi
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@Ant_Bad_Yogi
I’m surprised too.
I think a lot of people have been involved with this tree throughout history.
I can’t thank them all enough!
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@Nyainurjanah
That’s a great idea, I’d love to hear it too.
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@Erik_van_den_Ham
Thanks for the lovely photos along with them!
There are many places in Japan that are lined with beautiful ginkgo trees.
I would like to introduce them along with these trees in the fall.
Both of them are lined with ginkgo trees near Yamashita Park in Yokohama City.
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@MAHBUB_HYDER
It is a very beautiful tree and we will do our best to leave it safely to the next generation.
@HiroyukiTakisawa さん
このネタが提供されなかったら身近すぎて気づかなかったかもしれません 
まだまだきれいな葉が生い茂る力強い木と改めて感じます。
うちの近所でもありますから、季節の変わり目ごとに写真を残していきます！
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@Austinelewex
It’s a great landmark.
Kushida Shrine, where this tree is located, is another tourist attraction in Fukuoka!
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Great pictures @yamamo_cchi the golden leaves of the Ginkgo in contrast with the blue sky is so striking.
The Dutch names for Ginkgo are Japanse notenboom (=Japanese Nut tree), Tempelboom (=Temple Tree) or Eendenpoot (=Duck Foot tree) for it’s leaf form.
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@AdrianLunsong
It seems to be more often maintained by cities, shrines and parks than by nature.
Even the main street in my neighborhood is filled with golden ginkgoes in the fall.
This will be shown here in the fall.
I don’t know if they’re old trees or not, but the line of trees in the outer gardens of Meiji Shrine is amazing!
https://goo.gl/maps/YiGCtS3HVddpVsqeA
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@vijayparadkar
I can’t believe it looks so brilliant for nearly 1000 years!
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