Nippon Canyon is a scenic spot in Matsukami, Fukaura-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture.
This place is a dynamic U-shaped cliff with white tuff exposed due to erosion and collapse, and the scenery was inspired by the Grand Canyon in the United States.
Its overwhelming beauty and powerful scenery attract many people.
Overview of Nippon Canyon
Relations with Shirakami-Sanchi
Nippon Canyon is located on the Sea of Japan side of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Heritage site.
On the other hand, it is located within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park area, and it can be said that it has a deep connection with the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park.
However, it should be noted that it is not included in the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Area.
Origin and history of naming
In 1953, when the explorer Kishimori visited this place, he compared the Grand Canyon in the United States and said, “Well, isn’t it Baby Canyon?” After that, the name “Nippon Canyon” was given at the Iwasaki village office, and it became the origin.
This place, which used to be called “Mt. Higurashi”, was named for the beauty of the view, along with the Shirakami Mountains and its surrounding attractions.
The beauty of the view and the meaning of the name
This area is dotted with famous places such as Higurashi Falls, Higurashi Pond, and Higurashi Bridge.
These names describe the charm of the vista with its beautiful scenery.
In particular, the white mountain surface is a landmark that can be clearly seen from ships, and is also used as a target for navigation.
Origins and theories
There is a theory that remnants of glaciers are responsible for the formation of the Japanese Canyon.
There is a view that the topography of this area, including the formation of the Juniko, may have been affected by glaciers.
This theory, proposed by Kenji Arakawa in 1932, attracted attention in the academic world at the time.
Basic information about “Japan Canyon”
| Info | Nippon Canyon(Japan canyon) ■Location Matsugami, Fukaura-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture ■Parking lot Parking available ■Inquiries Tel:0173-74-4412（深浦町観光課） ■Website www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display |
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