Aoyama Tree

The Aoyama Tree, the historic tree of Little Tokyo

Here, it is not a monument that you admire, but a tree that has become a true historic landmark of Los Angeles. In the heart of Little Tokyo, the Aoyama Tree impresses by its dimensions and the memory it carries. The Los Angeles audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this living being, a witness of the history of the Japanese American community.

A fig tree, a historic monument

The Aoyama Tree is a large Moreton Bay fig tree, about eighteen metres tall and more than twenty metres wide. It was designated a historic and cultural monument of the city of Los Angeles in 2008, ranking among the most remarkable trees protected as such in the city. Its name pays tribute to a figure of the district's Japanese American community, whose memory it perpetuates.

What to see

The tree, by its size and its span, commands respect in the middle of Little Tokyo. It has become a landmark and a symbol of continuity for the district's community. It is an original and soothing stop, recalling that a city's heritage is not made only of stones, but also of living memory and nature.

Practical information

The Aoyama Tree lies in Little Tokyo, in Downtown Los Angeles, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a tree located in the public space, freely accessible and visible at all times, with no ticket office. On the level, it is discovered during a walk in the Little Tokyo district.

What is the Aoyama Tree?

It is a large Moreton Bay fig tree of Little Tokyo, designated a historic and cultural monument of Los Angeles in 2008, linked to the memory of the Japanese American community.

Why is the Aoyama Tree protected?

Because of its historical and cultural value for Little Tokyo and the Japanese American community; it was designated a historic monument of the city in 2008.