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Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 1974, covering 348 km² (134 sq mi). It is the #26 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 348 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RIS · 8 km
Nearest airports to Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
- 1 RIS8 kmstraight line
- 2 WKJ48 kmstraight line
- 3 AKJ194 kmstraight line
More about Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 348 km² (34,825 ha) — about 3.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #26 largest national park in Japan (1.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago — the first national parks in Japan date back to 1934. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
The closest airport is Rishiri Airport (RIS), about 8 km away — around 10 minutes by car; alternatively Wakkanai Airport (WKJ, 48 km). Other national parks within reach include Daisetsuzan National Park (2,268 km²), Shikotsu-Tōya National Park (995 km²), Akan Mashu National Park (905 km²) and Shiretoko National Park (386 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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