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栗駒国定公園 << 1972年(昭和47年) 6月20日 >> 3-3-36

Kurikoma Quasi-National Park Issued on 6 ,20 ,1972 (Showa 47)

Kurikoma Quasi-National Park Issued on 6 , 20 , 1972 (Showa 47)
In June 1972, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued two types of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park stamps.
Kurikoma Quasi-National Park is an area that covers Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata prefectures. It is divided into an area centered on Mt. Kurikoma (1626 m), which is a compound conide type, and an area including Mt. Yakeishi (1547 m) in the north.
Designated in 1968, the park area is approximately 771 ㎢. There are many hot springs. in Miyagi and Akita prefectures. In addition, many alpine plants inhabit the park.
The stamps are designed with Mt. Kurikoma, Naruko Gorge and "Kokeshi" (Japanese traditional wooden toys).