Overview
A granite gorge, with Kakuenpo and Senga Falls. It was also crystal country.
About this place
Shosenkyo is a gorge in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the upper Arakawa River on the north side of the Kofu Basin. It is designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and is one of Japan's leading scenic spots. It is counted as one of the 'Five Great Gorges of Japan'. It was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1923 (Taisho 12) and a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in 1953 (Showa 28). Its designated name as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty is Mitake Shosenkyo, though it is commonly written with the standard-kanji form Mitake Shosenkyo.
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Designation：Special Place of Scenic Beauty
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