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Overview
Introduced to the world by the Englishman Weston, and returned to by painters ever since - the source of Japanese mountain painting.
About this place
Kamikōchi (Japanese: 上高地; lit. Upper Highlands) is a remote mountainous highland valley within the Hida Mountains range, in the western region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It has been preserved in its natural state within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park. It is designated as one of Japan's National Cultural Assets, on the list of Special Natural Monuments and Special Places of Scenic Beauty. It is sometimes referred to as the "Japanese Yosemite Valley," although it is considerably smaller than its Californian counterpart.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1890s Highlights / collection：Stage for oil paintings of the Hotaka Range, Kappabashi Bridge Genre：Western-style painting, Outdoor art and land art
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