This zelkova in the precincts of Takenokuma sugawara shrine is said to be about 1000 years old and is a large zelkova with a circumference of 18m and a height of 32m. (Showa 10 country designated natural monument)

https://kumamoto.guide/spots/detail/11903

The nature of Aso is protected by people. Noyaki controls insects that are harmful to humans and raises grass for cattle and horses.