Sandalwood at Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple

雷山千如寺大悲王院のビャクシン

Sandalwood at Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple in Maebaru of Itoshima City is an old tree municipally designated as a Natural Monument. Sandalwood is a close-grained, solid tree. It is famous for its beautiful glaze and elegant scent brought out while polishing cut ends. Two main branches of the tree are in a courtyard of the temple beginning at the surface. The unique shape is truly beautiful. The height is about 9 meters (30 feet) and circumference at the base is about 2 meters (6.6 feet). This magnificent tree is said to be about 600 years old.

Address (Japanese)	819-1145　福岡県糸島市前原雷山626
Address	626 Raizan, Maebaru, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	092-323-3547（雷山千如寺大悲王院）
Contact	Raizan Sennyoji Daihioin Temple
Fax Number	092-324-3176
Car Park	Available; 50 vehicles.
Access	By train - About a 25 minute drive from JR Chikuzen Maebaru Station on the Chikuhi Line. By car - About a 20 minute drive from the Maebaru Interchange off the West Kyushu Expressway.
Website	http://www.sennyoji.or.jp