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Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Towada-Hachimantai National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 1936, covering 855 km² (330 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 855 km²
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ONJ · 42 km
Nearest airports to Towada-Hachimantai National Park
- 1 ONJ42 kmstraight line
- 2 AOJ46 kmstraight line
- 3 MSJ61 kmstraight line
More about Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Towada-Hachimantai National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 855 km² (85,534 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #12 largest national park in Japan (3.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1936, 90 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 Towada-Hachimantai National Park
The closest airport is Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ), about 42 km away — around 55 minutes by car; alternatively Aomori Airport (AOJ, 46 km). Other national parks within reach include Sanriku Fukko National Park (285 km²), Shikotsu-Tōya National Park (995 km²), Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park (2,457 km²) and Bandai-Asahi National Park (1,864 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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