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The One-legged Torii Gate and Large Camphor Trees (at Sanno Shrine)

The pillar of this Torii Gate facing the explosion 800m away was knocked down, leaving only one pillar remaining. Due to the wind pressure, the heavy top portion shifted 5cm. The names of those who dedicated it were burnt by the heat wave, and one part melted and is unreadable.The two camphor trees that have stood at the entrance of Sanno Shrine for over 500 years are over 20m tall with trunks 8m and the 5m around. The explosion blew away the branches and leaves and the trunk was split and blackened. There was fear that the trees wouldn’t recover, but that October fresh leaves began to sprout and the trees became encouragement to live on and work towards reconstruction.