From the thick, powerful roots to the stately trunk and the branches flickering like flames, this bonsai presents us with the form of a large tree brimming with natural harmony. The grandiose appearance gives the impression that the tree was the guardian of a magnificent forest. It has been cherished by a succession of distinguished owners, including Nezu Kaichirō (founder of Tobu Railway), Eisaku Satō (former Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate), and Nobusuke Kichi (former Prime Minister and elder brother of Eisaku Satō). This bonsai, which was recognized as the first Kichō Bonsai (Bonsai of Cultural Importance), is a concentration of beauty.
Estimated Age: 150 Years