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天竜奥三河国定公園 << 1973年(昭和48年) 9月18日 >> 3-3-41

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
Issued on 9 , 18 , 1973 (Showa 48)

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park Issued on 9 , 18 , 1973 (Showa 48)
In September 1973 (Showa 48), the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued two types of Tenryu Mikawa Quasi-National Park stamps.
Tenryu Mikawa Quasi-National Park is an area of mountains and valleys along the Tenryu River and Toyokawa water systems that straddle the three prefectures of Nagano, Shizuoka, and Aichi.The park area is 257 ㎢and was designated in 1969. Since the Median Tectonic Line of Honshu passes through this area, there are many. changes in topography and geology, there are many types of flora and fauna, and there are many sacred mountains, scenic spots, and historic sites.
The stamps are designed with "Tenryu Gorge" and "Mt. Horaiji".
With this stamp, the Quasi-National Park Stamp Series (40 Parks) was completed.