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Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor (kapur) tree. Today, camphor is chemically manufactured from turpentine oil.

The sacred camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami is no ordinary timber. Estimated to be more than 2,000 years old, it is one of Japan’s largest and oldest camphor trees.

Additionally, camphor balances Vastu, purifies homes, and invites wealth, making it a sacred item for warding off evil and fostering positivity in various aspects of life.