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Shikotsu-Tōya National Park
Shikotsu-Tōya National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 1949, covering 995 km² (384 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 995 km²
- Established
- 1949
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CTS · 58 km
Nearest airports to Shikotsu-Tōya National Park
- 1 CTS58 kmstraight line
- 2 OKD59 kmstraight line
- 3 HKD101 kmstraight line
More about Shikotsu-Tōya National Park
Shikotsu-Tōya National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 995 km² (99,473 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Japan (3.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1949, 77 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Japan (the first dates from 1934). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Shikotsu-Tōya National Park
The closest airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), about 58 km away — around 1 h 15 min by car; alternatively Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 59 km). Other national parks within reach include Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park (2,457 km²), Daisetsuzan National Park (2,268 km²), Towada-Hachimantai National Park (855 km²) and Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park (348 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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