National Parks in Japan
What Are National Parks
The national park system was established to protect outstanding natural scenic areas representative of Japan, and pass them on to the next generation. The national government is responsible for designating, protecting, and managing these parks. These national parks protect vast natural environments, and contribute greatly to preserving biodiversity. In addition to nature and scenery, these are also places where one can come into contact with human history and culture.
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The northernmost national park, boasting Mt. Rishiri and ablaze with blooming flowers
Rich ecosystems linked by ice floes
A vast landscape comprising volcanoes, forests, and lakes
Japan's largest marsh and a great meandering river
Large mountains forming the roof of central Hokkaido
Active volcanoes and still, blue lakes
Mountain range of the Michinoku region, colored by virgin forests
A park that displays humans' coexistence with nature, as well as her blessings and dangers
Primordial flowers and magnificent volcanic landscapes
Colorful natural beauty and sublime cultural heritage
Japan's largest mountain wetlands, carpeted in blooming flowers
Rich examples of nature, featuring mountains and plateaus
A sacred collection of volcanic and non-volcanic mountains
A mountainous park near the Tokyo metropolitan area, with forests and gorges
Sub-tropical oceanic islands with a treasure trove of endemic species
Diverse landscapes created by volcanoes and culture
An outstanding mountain landscape with beautiful gorges that represents Japan
A sacred mountain adorned with snow and alpine vegetation
Lofty summits etched with memories of the sea beds
The forests of Ise Jingu, and satoyama/satoumi (harmony with mountains and the sea) as an integral part of daily life
Natural diversity and sacred sites of the Kii Mountains and the Kuroshio Current
A showcase of sand dune landscapes and coastal landforms
An archipelago seascape where people live in harmony with nature
Mountains and islands with living memory of myths and ancient times
Vast natural environments where life shines bright, nurtured by the Kuroshio Current
A crossroads of islands and the sea, nature and culture
Expansive views of land and water, formed by a volcano and the sea
Magnificent landscape with volcanoes and grasslands
Natural landscapes residing in the giant volcanic calderas
A mountainous, volcanic island where giant trees grow and life abounds
Subtropical islands, thriving with life
Mountains nurturing diverse life and the lives of local people
The world of "Kerama Blue" created by the ocean and islands
Primeval subtropical forest and ocean with coral reefs
Please show proper manners when visiting national parks!
Precautions in Aso-Kuju National Park!
