Yoshino-Kumano National Park
National park of Japan
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Yoshino-Kumano National Park (吉野熊野国立公園, Yoshino-Kumano Kokuritsu Kōen) is a national park comprising several non-contiguous areas of Mie, Nara, and Wakayama Prefectures, in the Kansai region of Japan. Established in 1936, the park includes Mount Yoshino, celebrated for its cherry blossoms, as well as elements of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.[1][2]
| Yoshino-Kumano National Park | |
|---|---|
| 吉野熊野国立公園 | |
Hashigui-iwa | |
  Yoshino-Kumano National Park Location within Kansai region  Yoshino-Kumano National Park Location within Japan | |
| Location | Kansai, Japan |
| Coordinates | 33°47′56″N 135°56′24″E |
| Area | 616.04 km2 (237.85 sq mi) |
| Established | 1 February 1936 |
| Governing body | Ministry of the Environment (Japan) |
Places of interest
Notable places of interest include the Dorokyō Gorge, Kumano Hongū Taisha, Kushimoto Marine Park, Mount Ōdaigahara, Mount Ōmine, Mount Yoshino, and Nachi Falls.[1][3][4][5]
Related municipalities
See also
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