Shōsenkyō, Canyon in Kofu, Japan
The granite cliffs of Shōsenkyō extend for 4 kilometers along the Arakawa River, creating formations shaped by water erosion over millions of years.
The canyon gained national recognition in 1923 when it received the designation of Special Place of Scenic Beauty from the Japanese government.
Traditional Japanese artists frequently depict the canyon's rock formations and seasonal changes in paintings, poetry, and literature throughout the centuries.
Visitors can access the canyon via a ropeway system that operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering views of the entire valley.
The canyon contains over 1000 peculiar rock formations, including the Kakuenpo, which resembles a monkey watching the flowing river below.
Location: Kofu
Part of: 25 slikovitih pogledov na Japonsko, 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters of the Heisei Period
GPS coordinates: 35.74500,138.56639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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