Monju Oak (Powerswood)

Monju oak

The city tree of Ikoma City is the oak tree, which was registered in 1973 at the request of citizens.
Mount Ikoma has been an object of worship since ancient times, and it is said that "there is no wish that will not come true."
Temples such as Enpuku-ji and Ojo-in, which were built by the Nara period monk Gyoki, still remain in the area, and Chikurin-ji Temple in particular is known as a place of special significance as it is where the monk's grave is located.
Gyoki is also considered to be an incarnation of the wisdom Monjusri, and in addition to helping many people, he also contributed to the construction of the Great Buddha.
This Ikoma Monju oak tree may be the catalyst for forming a connection with Gyoki.
Oak is a general term for evergreen tall trees of the Prunaceae family, and in Japan they grow from the Kanto region southwards.
It is characterized by the yellow color that appears in the tree rings and a sweet, fermented aroma.

The city tree in Ikoma City is an oak tree, which was registered in 1973 at the request of the citizens.
Since ancient times, Mt. Ikoma has been the object of worship, and it is said that there is no unfulfilled wish.
Around this area, there are still temples such as Enpuku Temple and Ojoin Temple, which were built by Gyoki, a monk from the Nara period.
Among them, Chikurinji Temple is known as a place of origin because I of the graveyard.
In addition, the tomb is considered to be the incarnation of Manjushri Bodhisattva of wisdom, and has contributed to the relief of many people...
It may be an opportunity to connect with the Manjushri Gyoki of Ikoma City. Oak is a general term for the evergreen trees of the Fagaceae family, and grows in the south of Kanto region in Japan. It is characterized by the yellow color that appears on the annual rings and by the sweet, fermented aroma.