Kamakura Valley

Kamakura Valley
鎌倉峡
Hyakujo Rock at Kamakura Valley (September 2008)
Highest point
Elevation292.2 m (959 ft)(Hyakujo Rock)
Coordinates34°51′17″N 135°15′22″E / 34.85472°N 135.25611°E / 34.85472; 135.25611
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
PronunciationJapanese: [kamakɯɾa kʲoː]
Geography
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LocationNishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan
Parent rangeRokko Mountains

The Kamakurakyo (鎌倉峡, Kamakura-kyō) is a geographical area that is located in the Rokko Mountains, Hyōgo, Japan. This valley is a part of Setonaikai National Park in Japan.

History

The name of Kamakura Valley originated from a historical anecdote: In the 13th century, Hōjō Tokiyori, the Shikken, or regent, for the shōgun, visited this valley and praised the beauty.

Geography

This valley is along the Funazaka River, which is a branch of the Muko River. The length of the valley is about two kilometers. This valley was made by the river, which eroded the liparite stone, resulting the tall cliff faces along the river. This valley has the famous Hyakujo Rock, which is a land mark and a popular climbing spot.

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