## [[Tsugizakura-oji (継桜王子)]] | Nakahechi 10 | [[Jagata Jizo (蛇形地葭)]] #trail/kumano-kodo/nakahechi > [!NOTE] The cherry tree Hidehira Zakura > These cherry trees said to have grown from a twig planted by Hidehira Fujiwara member of the powerful Fujiwara clan from Oshu. While on pilgrimage to [[Attractions/Kumano Hongu Taisha (熊野本宮大社)|Kumano]], his wife gave birth to a child in a cave [[Takijiri-oji (滝尻王子)|Takijiri]]. Leaving the child behind in the cave, the parents planted a twig they had brought along as a walking stick, to pray for the child's well-being. These particular trees have been here in front of [[Tsugizakura-oji (継桜王子)|Tsugizakura-oji Shrine]] since the late 19th century. The trees lining the left side of the road are mentioned in the 1109 Chuyuki journal of Munetada Fujiwara. ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_7842.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_7852.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_6385.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_6389.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_6418b.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_6420b.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_6421.png]] ![[hidehira-zakura cherry tree IMG_0136.png]]