The Holly of the Saito Juro Family
Saito Sanemori, who fought against the army of Kiso Yoshizane, is said to have planted it when he went into battle.
Saito Bettei Sanemori, a Heike commander who fought against the Minamoto forces led by Kiso Yoshizane during the Genpei War, is said to have planted this holly in his family home's garden when he returned to his hometown for the first time in many years during the conflict.
The Saito family, who manage the tree, are said to be descendants of Sanemori and have protected this holly tree for generations.
It was designated a Natural Monument of Sabae City in 1971.
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