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Yanbaru National Park
Yanbaru National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 2016, covering 37 km² (14 sq mi). It is the #35 largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 37 km²
- Established
- 2016
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- RNJ · 36 km
Nearest airports to Yanbaru National Park
- 1 RNJ36 kmstraight line
- 2 OKA87 kmstraight line
- 3 OKE88 kmstraight line
More about Yanbaru National Park
Yanbaru National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 37 km² (3,670 ha) — about 62% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #35 largest national park in Japan (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2016, 10 years ago — the first national parks in Japan date back to 1934. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Yanbaru National Park
The closest airport is Yoron Airport (RNJ), about 36 km away — around 47 minutes by car; alternatively Naha International Airport (OKA, 87 km). Other national parks within reach include Kerama Shotō National Park (940 km²) and Amami Guntō National Park (331 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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