No matter how you look at it, it looks like a Totoro tree ！
In fact, a cedar tree is divided into two at the base, which is only visible to Totoro’s ears at a distance. Even so, the shape is really good.
There is an observation deck with a parking lot nearby, but let’s walk around the Totoro tree through the thickets.
*)On the way I often worried about whether I could reach my destination or not in the real countryside.
By the way, Sakekawa village is famous for various mushroom cultivation. I learned later looking at the production area display at the supermarket in the neighborhood.