Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park Explained

Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park
Alt Name:	県立自然公園松島
Iucn Category:	II
Location:	Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Map:	Japan Miyagi Prefecture#Japan
Relief:	1
Coordinates:	38.3533°N 141.0642°W
Area:	54.10 km^2
Established:	9 September 1902

is a Prefectural Natural Park on the east coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1902, the park spans the municipalities of Higashimatsushima, Matsushima, Rifu, Shichigahama, and Shiogama. The park centres upon the eponymous pine islands of Matsushima (Special Place of Scenic Beauty).^{[1] [2]}

See also

• National Parks of Japan
• List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments
• Minami Sanriku Kinkasan Quasi-National Park

External links

• Maps of Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park (18 & 24)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designation of the Natural Parks of Miyagi Prefecture . https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20110323093441/http://www.pref.miyagi.jp/sizenhogo/sizen/kouen/kouen-syoukai/sizenkouen/kouen-top.htm . dead . 23 March 2011 . . 5 February 2012 .
2. Web site: Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park . . 5 February 2012 . https://archive.today/20120912211132/http://www.pref.miyagi.jp/sizenhogo/sizen/kouen/kouen-syoukai/sizenkouen/matusima.htm . 12 September 2012 . dead .