Katsura trees have a long life. As long as the roots are alive, buds will repeatedly regenerate and grow even if the trunk rots and falls over.

A large oak tree. The exact age is unknown, but it’s brimming with a powerful life force.

Taken from an area overlooking the Saru Forest. Hidaka Mountains can be seen in the distance.

Surface of the river shimmers with colorful foliage.

Fall foliage of the Japanese oak. Japanese oak that have decreased in number in Japan are being grown at Saru Forest.