| Tenryū-kyō | |
|---|---|
 typical panorama at Tenryū-kyō | |
| Location | Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°26′29″N 137°49′7″E / 35.44139°N 137.81861°E |
Tenryū Gorge (天竜峡, Tenryū-kyō) is a nationally-designated nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is located within the Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park. In 1927 it was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.[2]
The Tenryū Gorge is a popular sightseeing spot, noted for its ease of access, hot spring resorts, rafting trips on the river and its rugged, rocky scenery.
See also
References
- ↑ "名勝 天龍峡（天竜峡）". Iida City. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ↑ "日本八景(昭和2年)の選定内容" (PDF). Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
External links
Media related to Tenryu-kyo at Wikimedia Commons- Tenryū-kyō Onsen sightseeing guide (in Japanese)
- Iida city official site (in Japanese)
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