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The gorge is located along the downstream of Itajiki River & upstream of Shosenkyo. It is also called "Oku-Shosenkyo".
There are numerous falls, big and small such as "Shirahige fall" and "Oyako taki falls" for approximately one kilometer long along the gorge. And at the end of the gorge, there is "Ootaki" or "The Great Fall," a groups of three waterfalls with the height of approximately 40 meters.
Written Jan 26, 2005
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Shosenkyo Gorge offers some of Japan's most beautiful landscape.
It is located along the middle of Arakawa River, whose source is the Kimpu mountains the main peak of Chichibu mountain ranges.
Shosenkyo designated as a special place of scenic beauty.
At the entrance of the gorge, for about 4 kilometers promenade from Nagatoro bridge to Sengataki fall, there are numerous strange shaped rocks and oddly formed stones, including "Saru iwa, or monkey rock," and "Neko iwa, or cat rock." The magnificent seasonal scenery gives a pleasant impression to the visitors.
The highlight of the gorge is the giant rock"Kakuenbo," about 180 meters in height, and "Sengataki fall," whose water drops 30 meters into the gorge.
Above the waterfall, there are museums for "Kage-e(shadow pictures)" and "Shippo(cloisonne)" as well as a ropeway which brings people to the panoramic view of the Southern Alps and Mt.Fuji. There are many sightseeing visitors all the year round.
Written Jan 26, 2005
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Fuji-Q Highlands is a wonderful “theme park” located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi prefecture. The Fuji-Q Highlands website has information on how to get to and from the “play-land.”.
An adult free pass (unlimited rides) costs \4,500.
Fuji-Q has the famously steep drop of the "Fujiyama" (speed: 130km/h). The FUJIYAMA has a first drop of 230 feet angled at 65 degrees. It was the worlds highest rollercoaster from 1996 to 1999.You climb a steep incline and have the best view of Mt.Fuji in front of you (if you can open your eyes). The rest of the ride is a hair-raising scream-fest – well, it is if you’re riding with me!! Fujiyama was listed in The Guinness Book of Records in 1997 in 4 or 5 categories. It’s a wonderful ride – with a view like no other. It is just one of the attractions on offer.
The Dodonpa is a newer ride. It travels at 172Km/h - now that is fast!
To get to Fuji-Q from Shinjuku (Tokyo) station you can catch the Fuji-Q go bus “Fuji goko” line. This leaves from Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal (Ph: 03 5376-2222). From JR Shinjuku station’s west gate, the terminal is located at the first floor of the 2nd building of Yasudaseimei” (look for the sign when you exit the west exit). The bus costs: one way adult :1700yen / children :850yen. It takes approx. 100 minutes.
If you’re using the train catch the JR Fujikyuko-line. The normal train costs 2330yen one-way and the “special” costs 3480yen.
Written Jan 26, 2005
Address: Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Phone: 0555-23-2111
Website: http://www.fuji-q.com/fuji-q-en/main/e-main.htm
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