Kankakei

A view from near by Takatori observatory

The gorge of Kankakei (寒霞渓 Kanka-kei) is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty on the island of Shōdo-shima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] Part of the Setonaikai National Park, the heights rise to 812 m.[2] The area is celebrated for its Japanese maple trees.[3] Volunteers formed a preservation society in 1898 and when, in 1912, expropriation of the area was attempted, a soy sauce magnate stepped in to ensure its preservation.[4] In 1927 Kankakei was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.[5]

Landmarks

The Front Side 12

  1. Tsutenso
  2. Kountei
  3. Kinbyobu
  4. Rosando
  5. Senjogan
  6. Gyokujunpo
  7. Gachoseki
  8. Soundan
  9. Kayogaku
  10. Eboshiiwa
  11. Joraheki
  12. Shibocho

The Back Side 8

  1. Shikaiwa
  2. Matsutakeiwa
  3. Taishido
  4. Noboritake
  5. Taikigan
  6. Futamiiwa
  7. Horagaiwa
  8. Sekimon

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "神懸山 (寒霞渓)". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "Introducing places of interest: Setonaikai National Park (Kagawa Prefecture)". Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Shodoshima - Sightseeing". Shōdoshima Town. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "Kankakei". Kagawa Prefecture. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "日本八景(昭和2年)の選定内容" (PDF). Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 12 February 2012.

Coordinates: 34°30′56″N 134°18′3″E / 34.51556°N 134.30083°E / 34.51556; 134.30083

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