Chūbu-Sangaku National Park

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park (中部山岳国立公園, Chūbu Sangaku Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park in the Chūbu region of Japan. It was established around the Hida Mountains and encompasses parts of Nagano, Gifu, Toyama and Niigata prefectures. It was designated a national park on December 4, 1934, along with Daisetsuzan National Park, Akan National Park, Nikkō National Park, and Aso Kujū National Park.[1]

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
中部山岳国立公園
Chūbu-Sangaku Kokuritsu Kōen
IUCN category II (national park)
Kamikochi and Mount Hotaka
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
LocationHonshū, Japan
Coordinates36°45′30″N 137°47′30″E
Area1,743.23 square kilometres (673.06 sq mi)
EstablishedDecember 4, 1934

Geography

The Hida Mountains, or Northern Alps make up the majority of the park. There are many points in the Hida Mountains within the park that are above 3,000 m (9,843 ft), including Kamikōchi, the Norikura Plateau, Mount Hotaka and Mount Tate. The park is home to numerous gorges, ravines, and dramatically shaped escarpments.[1]

Recreation

The Chūbu-Sangaku National Park has become the most important hiking area in Japan.[1] Often tourists visit the nearby mountainous highland valley, Kamikochi.

See also

References
  1. "Chūbu Sangaku National Park". Encyclopedia of Japan. Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
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