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Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 1934, covering 1,743 km² (673 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 1,743 km²
- Established
- 1934
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TOY · 55 km
Nearest airports to Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
- 1 TOY55 kmstraight line
- 2 MMJ67 kmstraight line
- 3 NTQ95 kmstraight line
More about Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 1,743 km² (174,323 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #5 largest national park in Japan (6.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1934, 92 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Japan. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
The closest airport is Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY), about 55 km away — around 1 h 12 min by car; alternatively Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ, 67 km). Other national parks within reach include Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park (1,881 km²), Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park (398 km²), Hakusan National Park (499 km²) and Minami Alps National Park (358 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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