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| This park embraces mountains, valleys
and fo- rests located in north-west of consists of Chi- chibu mountain
range (1,500 to 2,600m above sea- level), Tama mountain range (600
to 1,500m) , and Shosen-Kyo Gorge. This is one of the typical mountain parks con- sisting of sedimentary rocks and Japan's oldest strata. Steep mountains, deep valleys, Iimpid st- reams, and dense forests are forming a serene and magnificent landscapes. The park affords a fine view of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. People visit here mainly for mou- ntaineering, hiking, camping and fishing. Mt. Mitsumine, Okutama Gorge and Shosen-Kyo Gorge are now very good recreational sites for a daytrippers from Tokyo metropolitan area. |