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Park Etiquette

In order for everyone to have a pleasant experience, the visitors to the national parks are advised to respect nature and observe the following:

  • Do not throw away any trash.
  • Do not pick wild flowers/damage plants.
  • Do not feed wild animals.
  • No hunting or fishing.
  • No smoking while walking.
  • Bonfires / recreational fires are only permitted in designated areas.
  • Pets must be leashed (Do not bring them on an uninhabited island).
  • Watch your step (Caution, drop).
  • Beware of high surf and gusty winds (Beware of r tidal changes).
  • Danger of landslides when raining.
  • Earthquakes and tsunami warning (Evacuate to a high altitude in cases of strong shaking.)
  • Every uninhabited island has an owner. Visitors cannot come ashore without the owner's permission.
  • Catching fish and shellfish by the general public other than fishery operators might constitute a violation of fishery rights and be punishable by law.
  • Be sure to install a paddler's flag on a sea kayak.