Shinboku

It may also refer to trees that have been specially cut down for planting or growing wild to be used as timber for the construction of shrines.

These shrines may contain sacred trees, iwakura, rock formations, steles, or mounds, and serve as a testament to the history of nature worship in Japan.

Evergreen trees with pointed branches are often used as tamagushi in Shinto rituals, serving as a substitute for the gods to descend from.

In general, a tadakushi is a branch that has been cut down to be offered to the gods, while a sacred tree is one that is still rooted in the earth and worshiped by many people.

In some places, rituals and festivals are held for a certain period of time when people want to bring good fortune and invite the gods in.