Hackberry Trees (Enoki Trees)
Hackberry trees were planted along the Shimabara Road, and some of these trees still retain their original appearance.
It is said that in the early Edo Period (1603-1868), when all the main roads in the country were being developed and trees were to be planted about every 4km as landmarks, the shogun’s words “Yo-no-ki (other trees) are better” were misheard by his vassals, and enoki trees were planted.