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| ąŁFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park 121,850 ha: (Feb. 1, 1936) |
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Mt. Fuji is the highest peak (3,776m) in
Japan and a graceful and solitary conic-shaped
volcano. Perhaps it is one of the most celebrated
mountain in the world. Through many times
eruptions, Mt. Fuji has formed its beautiful
shape, having five dammed lakes at its north
foot field.
Hakone is a large-scale double formed volcano,
with clearly remaining central cone and somma.
Lake Ashinoko is an atrio (crater floor)
lake. Hakone area has a lot of hot springs.
Amagi mountain range, situated in the central
part of Izu Peninsula, is covered with luxuriant
primeval forests, and affords wonderful views.
There are many hot springs along the seacoast,
and both transportation and accommodations
are satisfactorily well arranged.
Izu-Shichito or Seven Isles of Izu lie off
Izu Peninsula. They have subtropical characteristics
and Oshima Island and Hachijo-jima Island
can be reached from Tokyo by both ships and
aircrafts.
This park, easily accessible from Tokyo,
is being utilized by many holiday-makers,
and recreational facilities are well accommodated.
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