Akame Ichishikyō Prefectural Natural Park

Akame Ichishikyō is a protected natural area in Mie Prefecture that spans across three cities and encompasses mountains, forests, and river systems. The landscape features river gorges and forested slopes that form distinct zones throughout the park.

The area received protected status in 1948 when authorities designated it to safeguard regional landscapes and native wildlife. This official protection marked an early recognition of the need to conserve such natural regions.

The park holds meaning for local communities who gather here to observe seasonal customs rooted in the natural environment. This connection between the landscape and daily traditions shapes how people spend time in this area.

The park can be reached through several entry points, with established hiking trails connecting different sections of the landscape. Visitors should plan for variable conditions since terrain and forest coverage change throughout the different zones.

The Kumozu River winds through dense forest and provides habitat for plant and animal species found nowhere else in the region. This river system creates specific ecological conditions that support a range of organisms adapted to these particular environments.

Location: Mie Prefecture

Location: Matsusaka

Location: Tsu

Location: Nabari

Inception: October 14, 1948

GPS coordinates: 34.60167,136.30222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45