Hiyama Prefectural Natural Park

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Hiyama Prefectural Natural Park, Prefectural Natural Park in Hokkaido, Japan

The natural park spans 17,013 hectares across six towns, featuring coastal cliffs, marine terraces, and rock formations shaped by the Sea of Japan winds.

Established on April 20, 1960, the park encompasses medieval and early modern temples, castle ruins, and burial sites from the earliest settled areas of Hokkaido.

The park contains numerous stone monuments at Sai no Kawara in Okushiri Island, dedicated to those who lost their lives at sea and children.

Visitors can access hiking trails, camping grounds, observation decks, and bathing beaches through multiple entry points in Kaminokuni, Esashi, and other towns.

The park includes eleven distinct marine terraces on Okushiri Island, formed by underwater erosion processes and subsequent tectonic movements.

Location: Kaminokuni

Location: Esashi

Location: Otobe

Location: Yakumo

Location: Setana

Location: Okushiri

Inception: April 20, 1960

Website: https://pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ks/skn/environ/parks/hiyama-prefecturali-nationalpark.html

GPS coordinates: 41.86889,140.11444

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:34

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