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Aso Kujū National Park
Aso Kujū National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 1986, covering 730 km² (282 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 730 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- KMJ · 24 km
Nearest airports to Aso Kujū National Park
- 1 KMJ24 kmstraight line
- 2 HSG80 kmstraight line
- 3 OIT89 kmstraight line
More about Aso Kujū National Park
Aso Kujū National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 730 km² (73,017 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #14 largest national park in Japan (2.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1986, 40 years ago — the first national parks in Japan date back to 1934. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Aso Kujū National Park
The closest airport is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), about 24 km away — around 31 minutes by car; alternatively Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Unzen-Amakusa National Park (283 km²), Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park (539 km²), Kirishima-Kinkōwan National Park (366 km²) and Saikai National Park (246 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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