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National parks in Japan — all 35, from Hokkaidō to Okinawa
国立公園
This page lists all 35 national parks in Japan, as featured in the National Parks collection of a Japan travel app. The collection covers every national park in the country, from the northern wilds of Hokkaidō to the subtropical southern islands of Okinawa. These parks were selected to represent the breadth of Japan's natural landscapes.
The list includes well-known sites such as Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Shizuoka and Nikkō National Park in Tochigi, alongside more remote areas like Shiretoko National Park in Hokkaidō and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park in Okinawa. Each entry provides details for travellers planning to visit these protected natural areas. The parks are spread across 22 of Japan's 47 prefectures.
Travellers can use this comprehensive list to explore the diverse natural environments found across the Japanese archipelago. It serves as a guide for understanding the geographical distribution and variety of Japan's national park system.
Hokkaido 北海道
Shiretoko National Park
知床国立公園Hokkaido's Shiretoko, a wild UNESCO peninsula, is where bears, drift ice, and waterfalls meet the Sea of Okhotsk.
Daisetsuzan National Park
大雪山国立公園Hokkaido's rooftop, Daisetsuzan, dazzles with volcanic peaks, alpine blooms, and Japan's earliest autumn colors.
Hidaka-Erimo-Tokachi National Park
日高山脈襟裳十勝国立公園Japan's newest national park, a rugged mountain spine culminates in the windswept Cape Erimo.
Akan-Mashū National Park
阿寒摩周国立公園Explore Akan-Mashu's volcanic caldera lakes, including the mysterious Lake Mashu, and experience the rich Ainu culture.
Kushiro-Shitsugen National Park
釧路湿原国立公園Kushiro-Shitsugen, Japan's largest wetland, is a vital winter sanctuary for the majestic red-crowned crane.
Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園Japan's northernmost national park, Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu, showcases alpine wildflowers blooming near the sea.
Shikotsu-Tōya National Park
支笏洞爺国立公園Explore Hokkaido’s volcanic heartland, where caldera lakes, steaming onsen, and active peaks captivate near Sapporo.
Aomori 青森
Towada-Hachimantai National Park
十和田八幡平国立公園Experience the serene caldera lake Towada, the dynamic Oirase mountain stream, and the volcanic Hachimantai plateau.
Iwate 岩手
Sanriku Fukkō National Park
三陸復興国立公園Sanriku Fukkō National Park: a dramatic ria coastline, reborn from the 2011 tsunami, showcases resilience and beauty.
Fukushima 福島
Bandai-Asahi National Park
磐梯朝日国立公園Explore Bandai-Asahi's majestic peaks, where volcanic plateaus meet serene lakes and ancient forests.
Tochigi 栃木
Nikkō National Park
日光国立公園Explore sacred mountains, the majestic Kegon Falls, and tranquil Lake Chuzenji, all nestled beside Nikko's World Heritage treasures.
Gunma 群馬
Oze National Park
尾瀬国立公園Explore Oze's vast wetlands on boardwalks, where skunk cabbage and day lilies paint vibrant seasonal landscapes.
Tokyo 東京
Ogasawara National Park
小笠原国立公園Journey to Ogasawara, Japan's remote 'Galápagos,' where unique island evolution thrives a thousand kilometers from Tokyo.
Niigata 新潟
Myōkō-Togakushi-Renzan National Park
妙高戸隠連山国立公園Explore the volcanic peaks of Myoko and the mythical Togakushi highlands, steeped in ancient legends.
Ishikawa 石川
Hakusan National Park
白山国立公園Hakusan's sacred white peak presides over alpine meadows and ancient forests, a sanctuary of natural beauty.
Yamanashi 山梨
Minami Alps National Park
南アルプス国立公園Ascend the remote Southern Japanese Alps, a majestic 3,000-meter mountain range second only to Fuji.
Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park
秩父多摩甲斐国立公園Tokyo's verdant backyard, this sprawling park offers serene escapes into forested valleys, gorges, and peaks.
Nagano 長野
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
中部山岳国立公園Dramatic peaks over 3,000m cradle the serene Kamikochi valley in Japan's stunning Northern Alps.
Jōshin’etsu-kōgen National Park
上信越高原国立公園Volcanic highlands and steaming hot springs define Jōshin’etsu-kōgen, home to the famous snow monkeys.
Shizuoka 静岡
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
富士箱根伊豆国立公園Explore Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, volcanic Hakone, and the scenic Izu Islands all in one breathtaking park near Tokyo.
Mie 三重
Ise-Shima National Park
伊勢志摩国立公園Explore Ise Jingu's sacred forests and the stunning, pearl-rich ria coastline of Shima.
Hyogo 兵庫
San’in Kaigan National Park
山陰海岸国立公園Dramatic cliffs, caves, and sand dunes sculpted by the Sea of Japan define this geopark's stunning coastline.
Wakayama 和歌山
Yoshino-Kumano National Park
吉野熊野国立公園Ancient pilgrimage routes wind through sacred mountains, dramatic gorges, and a rugged coastline, culminating in Yoshino's famed cherry blossoms.
Tottori 鳥取
Daisen-Oki National Park
大山隠岐国立公園Dramatic Mount Daisen, the Oki Islands, and the sacred Shimane coastline create a realm of myth and natural beauty.
Hiroshima 広島
Setonaikai National Park
瀬戸内海国立公園Japan's largest national park, Setonaikai offers a tranquil tapestry of islands sprinkled across calm, azure waters.
Kochi 高知
Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park
足摺宇和海国立公園Dramatic cliffs meet coral-rich waters at Shikoku's southernmost cape, a vibrant marine wonderland.
Nagasaki 長崎
Unzen-Amakusa National Park
雲仙天草国立公園Explore Unzen's volcanic peaks and the Amakusa islands' Christian heritage, where history meets dramatic landscapes.
Saikai National Park
西海国立公園Saikai National Park features a stunning archipelago of 400 islands, including the captivating Goto Islands.
Kumamoto 熊本
Aso-Kujū National Park
阿蘇くじゅう国立公園Explore Aso-Kujū's dramatic volcanic caldera, where smoking craters meet vast, rolling green highlands.
Kagoshima 鹿児島
Yakushima National Park
屋久島国立公園Yakushima, a UNESCO island, boasts moss-cloaked rainforests and millennia-old cedars rising majestically from the southern sea.
Amami Guntō National Park
奄美群島国立公園Amami Guntō captivates with subtropical mangroves, turquoise waters, and the unique Amami rabbit.
Kirishima-Kinkōwan National Park
霧島錦江湾国立公園Dramatic volcanic peaks and serene crater lakes meet the shimmering Kinko Bay and the active Sakurajima volcano.
Okinawa 沖縄
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
西表石垣国立公園Explore Japan's subtropical jungle, mangrove forests, and coral reefs in the remote Yaeyama Islands.
Kerama Shotō National Park
慶良間諸島国立公園Experience the 'Kerama Blue' waters, vibrant coral, and migrating humpback whales of these subtropical islands.
Yanbaru National Park
やんばる国立公園Yanbaru National Park, a UNESCO subtropical forest in Okinawa, shelters the rare, flightless Okinawa rail.
Photo credits
- Shiretoko National Park — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Yakushima National Park — Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Ogasawara National Park — タクナワン — CC0 · source
- Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park — Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Daisetsuzan National Park — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Amami Guntō National Park — TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Hidaka-Erimo-Tokachi National Park — Highten31 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kerama Shotō National Park — Kugel~commonswiki — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Yanbaru National Park — Ryan McBride — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Akan-Mashū National Park — Miya.m — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kushiro-Shitsugen National Park — 欅 (Keyaki) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Chūbu-Sangaku National Park — Alpsdake — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Aso-Kujū National Park — Miya.m — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park — The original uploader was Payoka at Japanese Wikipedia. — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Nikkō National Park — Joli Rumi — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kirishima-Kinkōwan National Park — Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Setonaikai National Park — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Yoshino-Kumano National Park — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Towada-Hachimantai National Park — TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Minami Alps National Park — Σ64 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Bandai-Asahi National Park — Brian Adler (BrianAdler) — Public domain · source
- Hakusan National Park — Mass Ave 975 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Oze National Park — Raita Futo — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Shikotsu-Tōya National Park — NipponiaNippon — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Daisen-Oki National Park — Mass Ave 975 at English Wikipedia — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Unzen-Amakusa National Park — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Saikai National Park — Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Sanriku Fukkō National Park — Yoshio Kohara — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ise-Shima National Park — The original uploader was Michalkun at English Wikipedia. — CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
- San’in Kaigan National Park — Zairon — CC BY 4.0 · source
- Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park — Saigen Jiro — CC0 · source
- Myōkō-Togakushi-Renzan National Park — Benlisquare — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Jōshin’etsu-kōgen National Park — MaedaAkihiko — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park — Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan — CC BY 2.0 · source
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