is a
Quasi-National Park in
Nara
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Ōsaka, and
Wakayama Prefectures
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Japan
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. It was established in 1958.
Places of interest
Places of interest include:
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Mount Ikoma
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Mount Kongō
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Hōzan-ji
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Taima-dera
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* the burial place of
Shōtoku Taishi Shōtoku may refer to:
* Prince Shōtoku
, also known as or , was a semi-legendary regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan who served under Empress Suiko. He was the son of Emperor Yōmei and his consort, Princess Anahobe no Has ...
* the ruins of
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Chihaya Castle
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Katsuragi 28 Shuku
Related municipalities
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Nara
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:
Gojō,
Gose,
Heguri,
Ikoma,
Kashiba,
Katsuragi,
Sangō
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Ōsaka:
Izumi,
Izumisano,
Kaizuka,
Kawachinagano,
Kishiwada,
Sennan (incomplete)
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Wakayama:
Hashimoto,
Katsuragi,
Kinokawa
See also
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List of national parks of Japan
and of Japan are places of scenic beauty that are designated for protection and sustainable use by the Ministry of the Environment (Japan), Minister of the Environment under the of 1957. National parks are designated and in principle managed b ...
References
External links
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Map of the parks of Nara Prefecture*
Map of the parks of Wakayama Prefecture
National parks of Japan
Parks and gardens in Osaka Prefecture
Parks and gardens in Nara Prefecture
Protected areas established in 1958
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