Metasequoia Avenue, located on the Makino Plateau in Shiga Prefecture, is a famous spot that attracts visitors with its beautiful scenery that changes in each season.
In this article, we will introduce the charm of Metasequoia Avenue and how to enjoy it in each season.
Overview of “Metasequoia Avenue”
What is Metasequoia?
Metasequoia is a species of deciduous tree that was thought to be extinct in ancient times, but has been rediscovered in modern times as an amazing living fossil.
Below we provide a detailed explanation about Metasequoia.
- Metasequoia is a gymnosperm and belongs to the genus Metasequoia of the Cupressaceae (sometimes called the Cedaraceae), which is classified into the Pinaceae.
- The leaves grow pinnately opposite each other on short branches and turn red in autumn, then fall off along with the branches.
- This tree has an extremely high growth capacity, and mature metasequoias are known to reach a height of approximately 115 meters.
- Externally, metasequoias often resemble sequoias (redwoods), hence the name “meta (transformed) ”sequoias.
Four seasons change
You can enjoy the changing seasons along the Metasequoia Avenue.
The tunnel becomes green in the summer and golden in the fall.
In winter, the regular arrangement of trunks and branches is beautiful, and it sometimes creates a snowy landscape.
Nearby spots
In addition to the tree-lined avenue, Makino Plateau, where the Metasequoia Tree-lined Road is located, also has ski resorts, campgrounds, hot spring facilities, golf courses, and more.
Makino Plateau
■Location
931 Makino, Makino-cho,
Takashima City,
■Inquiry
Tel:0740-27-0936
■Website
http://makinokougen.co.jp/
Takashima City Agricultural Park Makino Pickland
■Location
835-1 Terakubo, Makinocho,
Takashima City,
■Inquiry
Tel:0740-27-1811
■Website
https://pic-land.com
Log shiitake mushrooms and pesticide-free vegetables Minakuchi Farm
■Location
1386-8 Hiruguchi,
Makinocho, Takashima City,
■Inquiry
Tel:0740-20-1271
■Website
https://minakuchi-farm.shop
“Metasequoia Avenue”Infomation
| Info | Metasequoia Avenue ■Location Makino, Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture ■Website city.takashima.lg.jp（Takashima City） |
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