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妙義荒船佐久高原国定公園 << 1970年(昭和45年) 9月11日 >> 3-3-34

Myōgi-Arafune,Saku-Kōgen Quasi-National Park
Issued on 9 , 11 , 1970 (Showa 45)

Myōgi-Arafune,Saku-Kōgen Quasi-National Park Issued on 9 , 11 , 1970 (Showa 45)
In September 1970 (Showa 45), the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued two types of stamps for the Myogi-Arafune Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park.
Myogi-Arafune Saku Kogen Quasi-National Park is an area mainly consisting of mountains and plateaus that straddle Gunma Nagano.Designated in 1969, the park area is approxi- mately 131 ㎢. Mt. Myogi is located at the northeastern end, and the 1000-meter-class mountainous area that reaches the Jikkoku Pass at the southern end via Arafuneyama. and the gently sloping Saku Plateau on the west side are combined.It is characterized by strange rocks and mysterious stones on Mt. Myogi, Arafuneyama on a flat lava plateau, and the middle-aged mountains near the Jikkoku Pass.
The stamps are designed by Mt. Myogi and Mt. Arafune.