Kasugayama Primeval Forest
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History
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See also
- List of World Heritage Sites in Japan
- List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments
- List of Natural Monuments of Japan (Nara)
- List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Nara)
- List of Historic Sites of Japan (Nara)
- Protected Forests (Japan)
References
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