This list is of the
Natural Monuments of Japan
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within the
Prefecture
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of
Tokushima
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. Tokushima Prefecture has a population of 728,633 (1 October 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,146 km2 (1,601 sq mi). Tokushima Prefecture borders Kagawa Prefecture to the north, E ...
.
National Natural Monuments
As of 1 April 2021, twenty-five Natural Monuments have been
designated
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, including four *
Special Natural Monuments
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;
Miune-
Tenguzuka ''Miyama kumazasa'' and ''
Rhododendron tschonoskii'' Communities spans the prefectural borders with
Kōchi
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.
Prefectural Natural Monuments
As of 1 February 2021, sixty-three Natural Monuments have been
designated
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at a
prefectural
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level.
Municipal Natural Monuments
As of 1 May 2020, one hundred and forty-nine Natural Monuments have been
designated
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at a
municipal
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The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
level.
See also
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Cultural Properties of Japan
A is administered by the Government of Japan, Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and includes Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan, tangible properties (structures ...
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Parks and gardens in Tokushima Prefecture
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List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Tokushima)
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List of Historic Sites of Japan (Tokushima)
This list is of the Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefecture of Tokushima.
National Historic Sites
As of 1 July 2019, twelve Sites have been designated as being of national significance.
Prefectural Historic Sites
As of 1 Ap ...
References
External links
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Cultural Properties in Tokushima Prefecture
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