Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park

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Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park

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Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1962, the park spans the municipalities of Ninohe, Ichinohe and Kunohe. The central features of the park are Mount Oritsume and Basenkyō Gorge. ()

Established: 27 November 1962 (61 years ago)Elevation: 2700 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°16'8"N, 141°22'34"E

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Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goshono Site, Kindaichi Onsen, Ninohe, Karumai.

6.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Goshono Site, Ichinohe
157 min walk • Goshono ruins is a middle Jōmon period archaeological site in the town of Ichinohe, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs
Kindaichi Onsen
127 min walk • Kindaichi Onsen is an onsen in the city of Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The onsen consists of seven establishments on the banks of the Mabechi River, and was developed from 1626 in the early Edo period for samurai in the service of the Nanbu clan of Morioka Domain.
3.8 miW
City
Ninohe
99 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Ninohe is the Tsuzureko Lake, a serene and tranquil spot surrounded by lush forests and mountains. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake, take in the breathtaking views, and immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere.
6 miNE
Town
Karumai
152 min walk • Karumai is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 8,895 in 3769 households, and a population density of 36 persons per km². The total area of the town is 245.82 square kilometres.
4.9 miSE
Village
Kunohe
124 min walk • Kunohe is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the village had an estimated population of 5,650 in 2177 households, and a population density of 42 persons per km². The total area of the village was 134.02 square kilometres.

Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park

Facts and practical information

Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park plan & book

Oritsume Basenkyō Prefectural Natural Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Goshono Site, Ichinohe

Kindaichi Onsen

Ninohe

Karumai

Kunohe