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Shiretoko National Park
Shiretoko National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 1964, covering 386 km² (149 sq mi). It is the #22 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 386 km²
- Established
- 1964
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SHB · 69 km
Nearest airports to Shiretoko National Park
- 1 SHB69 kmstraight line
- 2 MMB91 kmstraight line
- 3 MBE147 kmstraight line
More about Shiretoko National Park
Shiretoko National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 386 km² (38,633 ha) — about 3.7 times the size of Paris, making it the #22 largest national park in Japan (1.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1964, 62 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 Shiretoko National Park
The closest airport is Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB), about 69 km away — around 1 h 29 min by car; alternatively Memanbetsu Airport (MMB, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Akan Mashu National Park (905 km²), Kushiro-shitsugen National Park (288 km²), Daisetsuzan National Park (2,268 km²) and Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park (2,457 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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