
Southwest
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park: Japan's Iconic Alpine Protected Landscape and Northern Alps Atlas
Rugged peaks, alpine valleys, and mapped geography.
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park represents Japan's most significant alpine protected area, encompassing the dramatic heart of the Hida Mountains, or Northern Alps. Established in 1934, this national park is celebrated for its towering peaks, deep gorges, and as the source of Japan's longest river. Its rugged terrain offers unparalleled opportunities for exploring mapped alpine landscapes and understanding the geography of Japan's most prominent mountain wilderness.
- Area
- 1,743.23 km²
- Established
- 1934
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain


