Chichibu Tama Kai National Park
Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park | |
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Location | Kantō and Chūbu regions, Honshū, Japan |
Coordinates | 35°54′N 138°43′E / 35.900°N 138.717°E |
Area | 1,216 km2 (470 sq mi) |
Established | July 10, 1950 |
Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park (
With eight peaks over 2000 m scattered over 1250 km2, there are numerous hiking trails and ancient shrines. The best known landmarks are Mount Mitsumine (
Popular areas
[edit]Tokyo Metropolis side
[edit]The major points of interest are Mount Mitake (929 m (3,048 ft)), Mount Odake (1,266 m (4,154 ft))and Mount Mito (1,528 m (5,013 ft)).
Mount Mitake is positioned on the eastern border of the national park. It has been worshiped as a sacred mountain from the time of antiquity. On its peak stands a Shinto shrine, Musashi-Mitake Shrine (
Mount Mito consists of three peaks: the Western Peak (1,527 m), Central Peak (1,531 m), and Eastern Peak (1,528 m). The mountain is part of a northern section of the Oku-takao Ridge (
Saitama Prefecture side
[edit]The main attractions are the Tochimoto Sekisho Historical Site (
The location of the Tochimoto Sekisho Historical Site sits at the junction of the Chichibu Trail that goes through the Karisaka Pass toward Kōshū and the Shinshū Route heading for Shinshū through the Jūmonji Pass. Although the site at present is located in a small settlement on the mountains, at its heyday, many travelers went through this location. The historic site offers a glimpse of that period when the path was frequented by travelers.[5]
Nakatsu Canyon is a canyon that extends roughly 10 km and is carved by the Nakatsu River, a tributary of the Arakawa River. In particular, around in November many visitors are attracted to this location for fall foliage.[5]
Yamanashi Prefecture side
[edit]Major attractions include the Daibosatsu Pass (
The Daibosatsu Pass is a pass that is famous from the novel The Sword of Doom by Kaizan Nakazato. The pass resides between Kōshū, Yamanashi and Kosuge, Yamanashi and rises to 1897 m. North of the pass along the ridge stands Mount Daibosatu (
The Mitake Shosēn Gorge is a gorge carved by a tributary of the Fuefuki River located on the northern side of the Kōfu Basin. It is often shortened to the Shosēn Gorge. Granite rocks curved into various shapes by the river embellish the gorge. In 2008, the location was ranked in the best 100 waterways by the Ministry of the Environment. The location is inhabited by a large population of birds. Visitors started to come to the gorge through the Kōshū Kaidō during the Edo period. In 1964 and in 1972 opened Shosēn Gorge Ropeway and Mitake Shosēn Gorge Turnpike, respectively, making it a major tourist destination year around. During the holidays seasons, traffic jam on the turnpike and difficulty with parking due to limited availability often take place. In 1992, the Shosēnkyō Museum of Art, which mainly displays shadow play and kirigami exhibits, was built nearby.
The Nishisawa Canyon is a canyon carved by the Fuefuki River located upstream of Hirose Lake. It is situated at the northern part of Yamanashi Prefecture to the northeast of Hirose Lake, to the north of Mount Kurogane, to the east of Mt. Kokushi, Mt. Kita Okusenjō, and Mt. Okusenjō, and to the south of Mt. Tosaka and Mt. Kobushi. The entrance to the canyon is located along National Route 140. In the proximity a rest area, the Roadside Station Mitomi, and the Karisaka Tunnel. The canyon features falls and stream pools with a well-maintained trail. Toward the end of the trail is the Nanatsugama-godan Fall (
Nagano Prefecture side
[edit]The major point of interest is the Chikuma River Upstream Course (
Visitor centers
[edit]There are three visitor centers Mitake Visitor Center, Okutama Visitor Center, and Yama-no-furusato Visitor Center.
See also
[edit]References
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秩父 三峯 神社 ". Mitsuminejinja.or.jp. 2002-07-21. Retrieved 2012-11-08. - ^ ja:
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紹介 ||秩父 多摩 甲斐 国立 公園 [環境省 ]". Env.go.jp. Retrieved 2012-11-08. - ^ ja:
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External links
[edit]- (in English) Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park - National Parks of Japan
- (in Japanese) Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park - National Parks of Japan
- Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park