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OKI ISLANDS HABOMAI ISLANDS KAZAN ISLANDS MUKOJIMA ISLANDS CHICHIJIMA ISLANDS HABOMAI ISLANDS HAHAJIMA ISLANDS OGASAWARA ISLANDS AMAMI ISLANDS OKINAWA ISLANDS RYUKYU ISLANDS SENKAKU ISLANDS SAKISHIMA ISLANDS YAEYAMA ISLANDS MIYAKO ISLANDS IZU ISLANDS GEIYO ISLANDS HOYO ISLANDS Tohoku Regional Environment Office Kanto Regional Environment Office Chubu Regional Environment Office Kinki Regional Environment Office Shikoku Office Kyushu Regional Environment Office Hokkaido Regional Environment Office Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Environment Office Shinetsu Nature Conservation Office Kushiro Nature Conservation Office Okinawa amami Nature Conservation Office SAPPORO AOMORI AKITA MORIOKA SENDAI FUKUSHIMA NIIGATA YAMAGATA UTSUNOMIYA MITO MAEBASHI CHIBA SAITAMA TOKYO YOKOHAMA KOFU SHIZUOKA NAGOYA TSU NARA WAKAYAMA KOBE OSAKA TAKAMATSU TOKUSHIMA MATSUYAMA KOCHI OITA KUMAMOTO MIYAZAKI NAGASAKI FUKUOKA SAGA YAMAGUCHI HIROSHIMA OKAYAMA TOTTORI MATSUE FUKUI OTSU KYOTO GIFU KANAZAWA TOYAMA NAGANO OKINAWA KAGOSHIMA HOKKAIDO AOMORI IWATE AKITA YAMAGATA MIYAGI FUKUSHIMA NIIGATA GUNMA TOCHIGI IBARAKI CHIBA SAITAMA TOKYO TOKYO KANAGAWA YAMANASHI NAGANO ISHIKAWA GIFU SHIZUOKA AICHI TOYAMA FUKUI HYOGO KYOTO SHIGA MIE NARA WAKAYAMA OSAKA KOCHI EHIME TOKUSHIMA KAGAWA OKAYAMA TOTTORI SHIMANE HIROSHIMA KAGOSHIMA MIYAZAKI KUMAMOTO OITA YAMAGUCHI FUKUOKA SAGA NAGASAKI Mt.Goyo-zan Mt.Iwate Mt.Yake Mt.Moriyoshi Mt.Tashiro-dake Mt.Shirakami-dake Mt.Iwaki Mt.Hakkoda Mt.Hashikami- dake Mt.Osore Mt.Daisengen-dake Mt.Esan Mt.Yokotsu-dake Mt.Komaga-take Mt.Otobe-dake Mt.Yurappu-dake Mt.Kariba Mt.Raiden Mt.Nisekoannupuri Mt.Yotei Mt.Tarumae Mt.Eniwa-dake Mt.Sapporo-dake Mt.Yoichi-dake Mt.Pinneshiri Mt.Shokanbetsu-dake Mt.Rishiri Mt.Horoshiri Mt.Pittshiri Mt.Piyashiri Mt.Utsu-dake Mt.Teshio-dake Mt.Asahi-dake Mt.Tomuraushi Mt.Upepesanke Mt.Tokachi-dake Mt.Ashibetsu-dake Mt.Yubari-dake Mt.Memuro-dake Mt.Nukabira Mt.Horoshiri-dake Mt.Nukkibetsu-dake Mt.Kamuiekuuchikaushi Mt.Petegari-dake Mt.Kamui-dake Mt.Rakko-dake Mt.Apoi-dake Mt.Toyoni-dake Mt.Furano-dake Mt.Nipesotu Mt.Kitoushi Mt.Mokoto Mt.Shiretoko-dake Mt.Io-zan Mt.Rausu-dake Mt.Berutarube Mt.Chacha Mt.Unabetsu-dake Mt.Shari-dake Mt.Oakan-dake Mt.Meakan-dake Mt.Akan-fuji Mt.Ukotakinupuri Mt.Shibetsu-dake Mt.Ishikari-dake Mt.Nishi-kumaneshiri-dake Mt.Kitami-fuji Mt.Niseikaushuppe Mt.Yobetsu-dake Mt.Fuppushi-dake Mt.Konbu-dake Mt.Kamui Mt.Ususan Mt.Showa-shinzan Mt.Kushiga-mine Mt.Kanpu Mt.Taihe Mt.Arao-dake Mt.Ha Mt.Ryo-zen Mt.Nasu-dake Mt.Takahara Mt.Tsukuba Mt.Kiyosumi Mt.Amagi Mt.Mihara Mt.Nishi Mt.Higashi Mt.Otakine Mt.Adatara Mt.Bandai Mt.Yahiko Mt.Kurohime Mt.Yake Mt.Nabekura Mt.Iwasuge Mt.Shirane Mt.Shirane Mt.Kesamaru Mt.Taishaku Mt.Arafune Mt.Hiuchiga-take Mt.Hotaka Mt.Myoko Mt.Naeba Mt.Tanigawa- dake Mt.Madarao Mt.Shirasuna Mt.Haruna Mt.Myogi Mt.Asama Mt.Tateshina Mt.Yakushi-dake Mt.Tate Mt.Shirakimine Mt.Ibuki Mt.Kuroso Mt.Ikekiya Mt.Jinkichimori Mt.Tsurugi Mt.Miune Mt.Sasaga-take Mt.Sasa Mt.Ishizuchi Mt.Futago Mt.Hiko Mt.Yufu Mt.Sobo Mt.Shakaga-take Mt.Unzen-dake Mt.Sefuri Mt.Tara-dake Mt.Okue Mt.Osuzu Mt.Wanitsuka Mt.Kaimon-dake Mt.Miyanoura-dake Mt.Kunimi Mt.Shiraga-take Mt.Kunimi-dake Mt.Aso Mt.Katamuki Mt.Ichifusa Mt.Karakuni Mt.Morotsuka Mt.Mimuro Mt.Hiru zen Mt.Daisen Mt.Daimanji Mt.Sentsu Mt.Eboshi Mt.Osa Mt.Kanmuri Mt.Azumiga- take Mt.Oyorogi Mt.Sanbe Mt.Dogo Mt.Kongo Mt.Odaigahara Mt.Hiei Mt.Atago Mt.Oe Mt.Takami Mt.Hakken Mt.Tamaki Mt.Oto Mt.Oizuruga-take Mt.Haku Mt.Kyoga-take Mt.Bunaga-take Mt.Ogi-no Mt.Hyo-no Mt.Kurai Mt.Heikega-take Mt.Nogo-haku Mt.Kinpu Mt.Yatsuga-take Mt.Ogura Mt.Kumotori Mt.Daibosatsu Mt.Tanzawa Mt.Ashitaka Mt.Sobatsubu Mt.Horaiji Mt.Daimugen Mt.Hakone Mt.Ena Mt.Ontake Mt.Norikura -dake Mt.Dainichi-dake Mt.Gozaisho Mt.Yake-dake Mt.Yariga-take Mt.Hodaka-dake Mt.Kashima- yariga-take Mt.Akaishi-dake Mt.Arakawa-dake Mt.Shirane Mt.Fuji Mt.Kita-dake Mt.Chausu Mt.Komaga- take Mt.Kinpoku Mt.Mikagura-dake Mt.Asahi-dake Mt.Sumon-dake Mt.Kurohime Mt.Shirouma- dake Mt.Gassn Mt.Yudono Mt.Kinka Mt.Chokai Mt.Hayachine Mt.Nanashigure Mt.Yakeishi-dake Mt.Hachimantai Mt.Kamuro Mt.Mahiru-dake Mt.Waga-take Mt.Komaga-take Mt.Kurikoma Mt.Asahi-dake Mt.Iide Mt.Zao Mt.Asakusa-dake Mt.Yamizo Mt.Funagata Mt.Ito-dake Mt.Shiretoko-dake Mt.Io Mt.Rausu-dake Mt.Rausu Mt.Chacha-dake Mt.Berutarube Mt.Atosa-dake Mt.Nishi-hitokappu Mt.Omoto Mt.Chirippu Mt.Odamoe Mt.Kamui Mt.Moyoro Mt.Unabetsu-dake Mt.Nantai 608 LEGEND NATIONAL PARK AREA Boundary of Pref. Boundary of Regional Environment Office National Parks of Japan Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment ㉔ Daisen-Oki National Park Designation: 1936/02/01 This park embraces a mountainous area from Mt. Hiruzen to Mt. Daisen (1,729m), the highest peak in the Chugoku district. The park also features the Oki Archipelago, the Shimane Peninsula and Mt. Sanbe. Mt. Daisen has precipitous cliffs, and Oki Archipelago has bluffs and caves eroded by sea- water. ㉗ Unzen-Amakusa National Park Designation: 1934/03/16 This park is located in the middle of the Shimabara Peninsula, and the islands of Amakusa. The Unzen area lies in the hillside of Mt. Fugen, which is famous for the volcanic activity which occurred in 1990. The Unzen area has many hot springs, and is a summer resort. The Amakusa area has 120 islands, large and small, in the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas. ㉘ Aso-Kuju National Park Designation: 1934/12/04 This mountainous park has many volcanoes and the world's largest caldera basin, whose circumfer- ence is about 100km. The Aso area has a magnifi- cent view of Aso-Gogaku Five Mountains, including meadows and the active volcano, Mt. Naka-Dake. The Kuju Range and Mt. Yufu-Dake offer great views of the Kuju area. The region is famous for its wild azaleas. ㉚ Yakushima National Park (Yakushima Islands Nationa Park) Designation: 2012/03/16 This park is known for the vertical distribution of vegetation from seashore to Mt. Miyanoura (1,936m), the highest peak in Kyushu. There are variety of plant species more than 1,900 species such as primeval natural forests (containing the forest of over 1,000 years-old Yaku ceders), endemic species and the southern limited species. Inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List on December 1993. ㉙ Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park (Kirishima-Kinko Bay National Park) Designation: 1934/03/16 In the Kirishima area, there are over 20 volcanoes such as Mt. Karakuni, and natural forests formed by oaks, Japanese red pines, etc. at the foot of the mountains. An active volcano and Sakurajima Island are located in the Kinko Bay area. ㉓ Setonaikai National Park (Setonaikai Sea National Park) Designation: 1934/03/16 This park contains about 3,000 islets. The park fea- tures scenery of the calm inland sea and many islands. One such view is of the Bisan Archipelago from Mt. Washu. The white beach sand and green pines, such as those found on along the Shibukawa coast and Keino-Matsuno, as well as cultivated land present scenery of harmonious beauty. ㉕ Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park (Ashizuri-Uwa Sea National Park) Designation: 1972/11/10 This marine park at the southernmost tip of Shikoku Island extends into Ehime and Kochi pre- fectures, and gives the visitor the illusion of being in the subtropics. The Ashizuri Promontory offers a magnificent view, with many tall and steep cliffs, and Uwakai has a Rias coastline and islands. Tatsukushi, a marine park, offers various views of coral and tropical fish. ㉒ San'inkaigan National Park (San'in Coast National Park) Designation: 1963/07/15 This is a marine park that covers the 75km-long seacoast from Amino of Oku-Tango Peninsula to the sand dunes of Tottori. There are beautiful caves eroded by seawater. One of the main fea- tures of this park are the sand dunes of Tottori, some of which reach the height of 100m. There are plants such as Hamabohu (Glehnia) which are peculiar to the sand dunes and the severe environ- ment of this area. ⑳ Ise-Shima National Park Designation: 1946/11/20 This park contains islets and bays such as Toba, Matoya, Ago and Gokasho. Ise-Jingu Shrine is important religiously, historically and culturally. There are natural forests formed by cedars and Japanese red pines behind the shrine. ㉑ Yoshino-Kumano National Park Designation: 1936/02/01 The central mountainous area of the Kii Peninsula and meandering rivers and seashore in the south- eastern part of the peninsula form this park. Mt. Yoshino is noted for its cherry blossoms, and Mt. Omine is worshipped by ascetic devotees. There are many cliffs along the coast from Owase to the Shiono Promontory. Various kinds of scenery can be seen in this area. ⑲ Minami Alps National Park (South Alps National Park) Designation: 1964/06/01 This park extends into Yamanashi, Nagano and Shizuoka prefectures. There are many mountains over 3,000m such as Mt. Kitadake (3,193m), the second highest peak in Japan. Alpine plants live in Mt. Kitadake and Mt. Senjogatake, and indigenous plants can also be seen in this area. ⑯ Chubusangaku National Park (Chubu Mountains National Park) Designation: 1934/12/04 This mountainous park has a series of mountains over 3,000m, including Mt. Shirouma, Mt. Tateyama, Mt. Yari, Mt. Hotaka and Mt. Norikura of the Northern alps. Rivers and streams such as the Kurobe River and Azusa River are beautiful. There are a number of flower gardens in Mida-gahara, Goshiki-gahara, etc. Alpine plants are beautiful in the summer. This area is an important habitat of the ptarmigan. ⑬ Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park Designation: 1950/07/10 There are many coniferous and broadleaf trees and old stratum mountains such as Mt. Kumotori and Mt. Mitake. Near Tokyo, this park provides the headwaters for the Arakawa, Chikuma and Tama rivers. Natural forests and gorges offer good recre- ational sites. Mt. Mitake and Mt. Mitsumine are ancient places of mountain worship. ⑥ Shikotsu-Toya National Park Designation: 1949/05/16 Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, along with active volcanoes such as Mt. Yotei, Mt. Usu, Mt. Showa- shinzan and the newly formed Mt. Tarumae pro- vide many characteristic views. Lake Toya is famous as the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. ④ Kushiroshitsugen National Park (Kushiro Marsh National Park) Designation: 1987/07/31 This park covers Kushiro marsh, the largest in the country. The meandering Kushiro River and the vast moor are visible from observatories in the park. Sacred cranes (Grus japonensis) breed in the marsh. There are lakes and marshes such as Lake Taro and Shirarutoro marsh in the eastern part of the park. ⑤ Daisetsuzan National Park (Daisetsu Mountains National Park) Designation: 1934/12/04 This is the largest of all the national parks in Japan, and is called the "Roof of Hokkaido." The main fea- ture of this park is volcanoes such as Mt. Tokachi and Mt. Asahi, which is the highest mountain in Hokkaido. The park also boasts splendid views of Mt. Ishikari and alpine plants. Brown bear, Yezo deer and pika (Ochotona hyperborean yesoensis) live in this district. ③ Akan-Mashu National Park Designation: 1934/12/04 This is a volcanic park, featuring such volcanoes as Mt. Meakan. There are many rare plants such as Marimo (Cladophora aegagropila) in the Lake Akan area. Lake Mashu is known for one of the world's clearest lakes. Lake Kussharo, which is surrounded by hot springs, commands splendid views. ② Shiretoko National Park Designation: 1964/06/01 This park is highly primeval.Sea eagles,Blakiston's fish-owls and blown bears live in the district. The view of the Shiretoko mountain chain from the five lakes is splemdid. The west side of the Shiretoko Peninsula is covered with drift ice during the winter. Inscribed on the World Heritage on July 2005. ① Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Designation: 1974/09/20 This is the northernmost national park in Japan. Mt. Rishiri soars majestically above the sea. Rebun Island has many alpine plants such as Rebunsou (Oxytropis megalantha). Sarobetsu Plain, abundant in marsh plants, and Wakasakanai' s dunes contribute to the exciting landscape. Ministry of the Environment N.P. YAKUSHIMA ㉚ ⑧SANRIKU FUKKO (reconstraction) ⑩ Nikko National Park Designation: 1934/12/04 Features various aspects: a histrical architecture, Nikko Toshogu; a summer retreat on a mountain, Chuzenji Lake; and Senjo-gahara gorge such as Kinugawa and Shiobara, and the foot of Mt.Nasu are very beautiful. The park is close to Tokyo and easily accessible. ⑨ Bandai-Asahi National Park Designation: 1950/09/05 This park is composed of many mountains. Mt. Dewa-Sanzan is famous for mountain worship, Mt. Asahi, Mt. Iide and Mt. Bandai are also located within the park boundaries. The view of Urabandai and Lake Inawashiro is beautiful. This park is sur- rounded by mountains, forests and a lot of lakes. Antelopes and black bears live in this park. ⑪ Oze National Park Designation: 2007/08/30 The Japan' most prominent mountain wetlands, Oze Mash. Oze-gahara has many moor plants such as mizu-basho(Lysichiton camtschatcense). KAGOSHIMA Mt.Sakura ⑮ Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Designation: 1936/02/01 Mt. Fuji, a World Cultural Heritage site inscribed in June 2013, rises high in a vast stretch of forests and several lakes. The Hakone area features several volcanoes, volcanic vents and lakes. Izu Peninsula offers scenic mountains, seashores, and a chain of characteristic islands in the ocean, Izu-shichito. KERAMASHOTO N.P. Keramashoto National Park (Kerama Islands National Park) Designation: 2014/03/05 Kerama Islands are located to 40 km the west of Naha City, consisting of more than 30 small and large islands and a number of rock reefs. The blue of the sea is renowned as "Kerama Blue", and the contrast between the bright blue ocean and the white of the sand beach is fascinating. The rich ecosystems show various coral reefs in the shoals, and humpback whales breeding in the surrounding waters. Kerama Islands was the first national park that the area was designated as long as 7 km away from the shores for the reason that humpback whales are commonly observed in a wide range of the surrounding ocean. Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Designation: 1972/05/15 This park contains Iriomote Island , Ishigaki Island and other Islands. Roughly 80% of Iriomote Islands is covered with subtropical trees . There are many rare animals on Iriomote Island such as the Iriomote wildcat. There is a coral reef stretching between Taketomi Island and Ishigaki Island creating the largest coral in Japan. ⑭ Ogasawara National Park Designation: 1972/10/16 This park is composed of over 30 islands, including the two main islands of Chichijima and Hahajima. The Ogasawara archipelago is located 1,000-1,200 km south of Tokyo. It is the smallest subtropical national park in Japan. The main feature of this park is its many indigenous plants and animals. Inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List on June 2011. ⑦ Towada-Hachimantai National Park Designation: 1936/02/01 Lake Towada and the Oirase River, which runs from this lake, make a beautiful landscape with plentiful green and water. There are volcanoes such as Mt. Iwate, coniferous forests, and many moors in Hachimantai. This park offers climbing and hot springs. ⑧ Sanriku Fukko National Park (Sanriku Reconstruction National Park) Designation: 1955/05/02 This park extends for 250 km from Kabushima in Aomori prefecture to Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi prefecture. Its northern part is a coastline composed of uninterrupted dynamic cliffs, while its southern part forms a delicately-rugged coastline. The park offers a breeding place for black-tailed gulls, petrels, etc. It was reorganized on 24 May 2013 as a contribution to the recovery of the Sanriku area which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. ㉖ Saikai National Park Designation: 1955/03/16 This park consists of more than 400 islands, large and small, including Hirado, the Kujukushima Islands, and the Goto (Five Islands) Archipelago, extending over the northwestern extremity of Kyushu. The Goto Islands have high cliffs, and Fukue Island has rare volcanic formations (aspite- homate, or cinder-cone) ⑰ Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park (Myoko-Togakushi Mountains National Park) Designation: 2015/03/27 Consist of concentrated chain of volcanos such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Izuna and non-volcanic mountains such as Mt. Amakazari. Lake Nojiri, dammed lake, is famous for fossil excavation of Palaeoloxodon naunmanni. The park also has interesting cultural sites such as Togakushi Shrine famous for Japanese Amanoiwato myth. ⑱ Hakusan National Park (Mt Hakusan National Park ) Designation: 1962/11/12 Hakusan has been regarded as one of the three most sacred mountains in Japan, along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama, and has long been the object of religious worship. This park is rich in alpine plants. Many plants have been named after Hakusan. This area is famous as a habitat for black bears and antelopes. ⑫ Joshin'etsukogen National Park (Joshin'etsu Highland National Park) Designation: 1949/09/07 This Park consists of a highland and its surrounding chain of mountains through Gunma, Nagano and Niigata prefectures. This park features a number of volcanoes including Mt. Asama, Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane and Mt. Tanigawa, which are 2,000m class. On the other hand, spacious highlands such as Shiga Kogen and Sugadaira are found in everywhere. 1 ：2,500,000 0 50 100 150 200km ㉛ Amamigunto National Park (Amami Islands National Park) Designation: 2017/03/07 This national park consists of eight inhabited islands between Kyushu and Okinawa. Its subtropical laurel forests are home to concentrated populations of various unique, endangered plants and animals including the Amami rabbit. Furthermore, the islands are bordered by the world's northernmost coral reefs and host mangroves, tidelands and a diverse range of other natural environments. Yambaru National Park Designation: 2016/09/15 Yambaru means an area filled with numerous mountains and large forests. This region is covered with subtropical laurel forestland, its terrain defined by the geological history of the Ryukyu island chain and related formation processes. Okinawa rail and other unique, endangered plants and animals live and breed here. Yambaru N.P. ㉛ Amamigunto N.P. 694 503 Amami-Oshima Is. TOKUNO Is. YORON Is. OKINAWA Is. Mt.Yuwan NAHA Mt.Yonaha-dake
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National Parks of Japan Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
㉔Daisen-Oki National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
This park embraces a mountainous area from Mt.Hiruzen to Mt. Daisen (1,729m), the highest peakin the Chugoku district. The park also features theOki Archipelago, the Shimane Peninsula and Mt.Sanbe. Mt. Daisen has precipitous cliffs, and OkiArchipelago has bluffs and caves eroded by sea-water.
㉗Unzen-Amakusa National ParkDesignation: 1934/03/16
This park is located in the middle of the ShimabaraPeninsula, and the islands of Amakusa. The Unzenarea lies in the hillside of Mt. Fugen, which isfamous for the volcanic activity which occurred in1990. The Unzen area has many hot springs, andis a summer resort. The Amakusa area has 120islands, large and small, in the Ariake andYatsushiro Seas.
㉘Aso-Kuju National ParkDesignation: 1934/12/04
This mountainous park has many volcanoes andthe world's largest caldera basin, whose circumfer-ence is about 100km. The Aso area has a magnifi-cent view of Aso-Gogaku Five Mountains, includingmeadows and the active volcano, Mt. Naka-Dake.The Kuju Range and Mt. Yufu-Dake offer greatviews of the Kuju area. The region is famous for itswild azaleas.
㉚Yakushima National Park(Yakushima Islands Nationa Park)
Designation: 2012/03/16
This park is known for the vertical distribution of vegetation from seashore to Mt. Miyanoura (1,936m), the highest peak in Kyushu. There are variety of plant species more than 1,900 species such as primeval natural forests (containing the forest of over 1,000 years-old Yaku ceders), endemic species and the southern limited species. Inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List on December 1993.
㉙Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park(Kirishima-Kinko Bay National Park)
Designation: 1934/03/16
In the Kirishima area, there are over 20 volcanoessuch as Mt. Karakuni, and natural forests formedby oaks, Japanese red pines, etc. at the foot of themountains. An active volcano and SakurajimaIsland are located in the Kinko Bay area.
㉓Setonaikai National Park(Setonaikai Sea National Park)
Designation: 1934/03/16
This park contains about 3,000 islets. The park fea-tures scenery of the calm inland sea and manyislands. One such view is of the Bisan Archipelagofrom Mt. Washu. The white beach sand and greenpines, such as those found on along theShibukawa coast and Keino-Matsuno, as well ascultivated land present scenery of harmoniousbeauty.
㉕Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park(Ashizuri-Uwa Sea National Park)
Designation: 1972/11/10
This marine park at the southernmost tip ofShikoku Island extends into Ehime and Kochi pre-fectures, and gives the visitor the illusion of being inthe subtropics. The Ashizuri Promontory offers amagnificent view, with many tall and steep cliffs,and Uwakai has a Rias coastline and islands.Tatsukushi, a marine park, offers various views ofcoral and tropical fish.
㉒San'inkaigan National Park(San'in Coast National Park)
Designation: 1963/07/15
This is a marine park that covers the 75km-longseacoast from Amino of Oku-Tango Peninsula tothe sand dunes of Tottori. There are beautifulcaves eroded by seawater. One of the main fea-tures of this park are the sand dunes of Tottori,some of which reach the height of 100m. There areplants such as Hamabohu (Glehnia) which arepeculiar to the sand dunes and the severe environ-ment of this area.
⑳ Ise-Shima National ParkDesignation: 1946/11/20
This park contains islets and bays such as Toba,Matoya, Ago and Gokasho. Ise-Jingu Shrine isimportant religiously, historically and culturally.There are natural forests formed by cedars andJapanese red pines behind the shrine.
㉑Yoshino-Kumano National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
The central mountainous area of the Kii Peninsulaand meandering rivers and seashore in the south-eastern part of the peninsula form this park. Mt.Yoshino is noted for its cherry blossoms, and Mt.Omine is worshipped by ascetic devotees. Thereare many cliffs along the coast from Owase to theShiono Promontory. Various kinds of scenery canbe seen in this area.
⑲Minami Alps National Park(South Alps National Park)
Designation: 1964/06/01
This park extends into Yamanashi, Nagano andShizuoka prefectures. There are many mountainsover 3,000m such as Mt. Kitadake (3,193m), thesecond highest peak in Japan. Alpine plants live inMt. Kitadake and Mt. Senjogatake, and indigenousplants can also be seen in this area.
⑯Chubusangaku National Park(Chubu Mountains National Park)
Designation: 1934/12/04
This mountainous park has a series of mountainsover 3,000m, including Mt. Shirouma, Mt. Tateyama,Mt. Yari, Mt. Hotaka and Mt. Norikura of theNorthern alps. Rivers and streams such as theKurobe River and Azusa River are beautiful. Thereare a number of flower gardens in Mida-gahara,Goshiki-gahara, etc. Alpine plants are beautiful inthe summer. This area is an important habitat ofthe ptarmigan.
⑬Chichibu-Tama-Kai National ParkDesignation: 1950/07/10
There are many coniferous and broadleaf trees andold stratum mountains such as Mt. Kumotori andMt. Mitake. Near Tokyo, this park provides theheadwaters for the Arakawa, Chikuma and Tamarivers. Natural forests and gorges offer good recre-ational sites. Mt. Mitake and Mt. Mitsumine areancient places of mountain worship.
⑥Shikotsu-Toya National ParkDesignation: 1949/05/16
Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, along with activevolcanoes such as Mt. Yotei, Mt. Usu, Mt. Showa-shinzan and the newly formed Mt. Tarumae pro-vide many characteristic views. Lake Toya isfamous as the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan.
④Kushiroshitsugen National Park(Kushiro Marsh National Park)
Designation: 1987/07/31
This park covers Kushiro marsh, the largest in thecountry. The meandering Kushiro River and thevast moor are visible from observatories in thepark. Sacred cranes (Grus japonensis) breed in themarsh. There are lakes and marshes such as LakeTaro and Shirarutoro marsh in the eastern part ofthe park.
⑤Daisetsuzan National Park(Daisetsu Mountains National Park)
Designation: 1934/12/04
This is the largest of all the national parks in Japan,and is called the "Roof of Hokkaido." The main fea-ture of this park is volcanoes such as Mt. Tokachiand Mt. Asahi, which is the highest mountain inHokkaido. The park also boasts splendid views ofMt. Ishikari and alpine plants. Brown bear, Yezodeer and pika (Ochotona hyperborean yesoensis)live in this district.
③Akan-Mashu National ParkDesignation: 1934/12/04
This is a volcanic park, featuring such volcanoes asMt. Meakan. There are many rare plants such asMarimo (Cladophora aegagropila) in the Lake Akanarea. Lake Mashu is known for one of the world'sclearest lakes. Lake Kussharo, which is surroundedby hot springs, commands splendid views.
②Shiretoko National ParkDesignation: 1964/06/01
This park is highly primeval.Sea eagles,Blakiston'sfish-owls and blown bears live in the district. Theview of the Shiretoko mountain chain from the fivelakes is splemdid. The west side of the ShiretokoPeninsula is covered with drift ice during the winter.Inscribed on the World Heritage on July 2005.
①Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National ParkDesignation: 1974/09/20
This is the northernmost national park in Japan.Mt. Rishiri soars majestically above the sea.Rebun Island has many alpine plants such asRebunsou (Oxytropis megalantha). SarobetsuPlain, abundant in marsh plants, andWakasakanai' s dunes contribute to the excitinglandscape.
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⑧SANRIKU FUKKO (reconstraction)
⑩Nikko National ParkDesignation: 1934/12/04
Features various aspects: a histrical architecture,Nikko Toshogu; a summer retreat on a mountain,Chuzenji Lake; and Senjo-gahara gorge such asKinugawa and Shiobara, and the foot of Mt.Nasuare very beautiful. The park is close to Tokyo andeasily accessible.
⑨Bandai-Asahi National ParkDesignation: 1950/09/05
This park is composed of many mountains. Mt.Dewa-Sanzan is famous for mountain worship, Mt.Asahi, Mt. Iide and Mt. Bandai are also locatedwithin the park boundaries. The view of Urabandaiand Lake Inawashiro is beautiful. This park is sur-rounded by mountains, forests and a lot of lakes.Antelopes and black bears live in this park.
⑪Oze National ParkDesignation: 2007/08/30
The Japan' most prominent mountain wetlands,Oze Mash. Oze-gahara has many moor plantssuch as mizu-basho(Lysichiton camtschatcense).
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⑮Fuji-Hakone-Izu National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
Mt. Fuji, a World Cultural Heritage site inscribed in June 2013, rises high in a vast stretch of forests and several lakes. The Hakone area features several volcanoes, volcanic vents and lakes. Izu Peninsula offers scenic mountains, seashores, and a chain of characteristic islands in the ocean, Izu-shichito.
KERAMASHOTO N.P.
Keramashoto National Park (Kerama Islands National Park)
Designation: 2014/03/05
Kerama Islands are located to 40 km the west of Naha City, consisting of more than 30 small and large islands and a number of rock reefs. The blue of the sea is renowned as "Kerama Blue", and the contrast between the bright blue ocean and the white of the sand beach is fascinating. The rich ecosystems show various coral reefs in the shoals, and humpback whales breeding in the surrounding waters. Kerama Islands was the first national park that the area was designated as long as 7 km away from the shores for the reason that humpback whales are commonly observed in a wide range of the surrounding ocean. Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Designation: 1972/05/15
This park contains Iriomote Island , Ishigaki Island and other Islands. Roughly 80% ofIriomote Islands is covered with subtropical trees . There are many rare animals onIriomote Island such as the Iriomote wildcat. There is a coral reef stretching betweenTaketomi Island and Ishigaki Island creating the largest coral in Japan.
⑭Ogasawara National ParkDesignation: 1972/10/16
This park is composed of over 30 islands, includingthe two main islands of Chichijima and Hahajima.The Ogasawara archipelago is located 1,000-1,200km south of Tokyo. It is the smallest subtropicalnational park in Japan. The main feature of this parkis its many indigenous plants and animals. Inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List on June 2011.
⑦Towada-Hachimantai National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
Lake Towada and the Oirase River, which runsfrom this lake, make a beautiful landscape withplentiful green and water. There are volcanoessuch as Mt. Iwate, coniferous forests, and manymoors in Hachimantai. This park offers climbingand hot springs.
⑧Sanriku Fukko National Park(Sanriku Reconstruction National Park)
Designation: 1955/05/02
This park extends for 250 km from Kabushima in Aomori prefecture to Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi prefecture. Its northern part is a coastline composed of uninterrupted dynamic cliffs, while its southern part forms a delicately-rugged coastline. The park offers a breeding place for black-tailed gulls, petrels, etc. It was reorganized on 24 May 2013 as a contribution to the recovery of the Sanriku area which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
㉖Saikai National ParkDesignation: 1955/03/16
This park consists of more than 400 islands, largeand small, including Hirado, the KujukushimaIslands, and the Goto (Five Islands) Archipelago,extending over the northwestern extremity ofKyushu. The Goto Islands have high cliffs, andFukue Island has rare volcanic formations (aspite-homate, or cinder-cone)
⑰Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park(Myoko-Togakushi Mountains National Park)
Designation: 2015/03/27
Consist of concentrated chain of volcanos such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Izuna and non-volcanic mountains such as Mt. Amakazari. Lake Nojiri, dammed lake, is famous for fossil excavation of Palaeoloxodon naunmanni. The park also has interesting cultural sites such as Togakushi Shrine famous for Japanese Amanoiwato myth.
⑱Hakusan National Park(Mt Hakusan National Park )
Designation: 1962/11/12
Hakusan has been regarded as one of the threemost sacred mountains in Japan, along with Mt.Fuji and Mt. Tateyama, and has long been theobject of religious worship. This park is rich inalpine plants. Many plants have been named afterHakusan. This area is famous as a habitat for blackbears and antelopes.
⑫ Joshin'etsukogen National Park(Joshin'etsu Highland National Park)
Designation: 1949/09/07
This Park consists of a highland and its surrounding chain of mountains through Gunma, Nagano and Niigata prefectures. This park features a number of volcanoes including Mt. Asama, Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane and Mt. Tanigawa, which are 2,000m class. On the other hand, spacious highlands such as Shiga Kogen and Sugadaira are found in everywhere.
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㉛Amamigunto National Park(Amami Islands National Park)
Designation: 2017/03/07
This national park consists of eight inhabited islands between Kyushu and Okinawa. Its subtropical laurel forests are home to concentrated populations of various unique, endangered plants and animals including the Amami rabbit. Furthermore, the islands are bordered by the world's northernmost coral reefs and host mangroves, tidelands and a diverse range of other natural environments.
Yambaru National ParkDesignation: 2016/09/15
Yambaru means an area filled with numerous mountains and large forests. This region is covered with subtropical laurel forestland, its terrain defined by the geological history of the Ryukyu island chain and related formation processes. Okinawa rail and other unique, endangered plants and animals live and breed here.
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