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Quasi-national park in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park (ニセコ積丹小樽海岸国定公園, Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Kokutei Kōen) is a quasi-national park in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan.[1] On the coast of the Sea of Japan, there is a Marine Protected Area[2] covering the west and north coast of Shakotan peninsula from Kamoenai to Otaru. The park also protects the area around the Mount Raiden and Niseko Volcanic Groups.[3][4] Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park was established in 1963.[5]
Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park | |
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ニセコ積丹小樽海岸国定公園 | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | Hokkaido, Japan |
Nearest city | Furubira, Iwanai, Kamoenai, Kutchan, Kyōwa, Niseko, Otaru, Rankoshi, Shakotan, Tomari, Yoichi |
Coordinates | 42°53′28″N 140°33′6″E |
Area | 190.09 square kilometres (73.39 sq mi) [1] |
Established | July 24, 1963[1] |
According to the World Database on Protected Areas, this park protects the following species:[3]
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