Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Explained

Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
Alt Name:利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園
Iucn Category:II
Location:Hokkaidō, Japan
Nearest City:Wakkanai
Coordinates:45.1939°N 141.258°W
Map:Japan Hokkaido#Japan
Label:Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
Relief:y
Area Km2:241.66
Established:September 20, 1974
Governing Body:Ministry of the Environment (Japan)

is a national park on the Rishiri Island, Rebun Island, and a coastal area from Wakkanai to Horonobe at the north-western tip of Hokkaidō, Japan. Areas of the park cover 212.22km2.[1] [2] [3] The park is noted for its alpine flora and views of volcanic mountains and areas formed by marine erosion.[2] [3] The park is surrounded by fishing grounds, and the coastal areas of the park are rich in kelp.[1] The coastal areas of the national park can be accessed from Japan National Route 40, known as the Wakkanai National Highway, and the Rishiri and Rebun are accessible by ferry from Wakkanai.

Geography

Rishiri Island

, separated from Hokkaido by the Rishiri Channel, was formed by the cone-shaped extinct volcanic peak of Mount Rishiri (1721m (5,646feet)).[3] The island is 63km (39miles) in circumference and covers 183km2.[4]

Rebun Island

is approximately 30km (20miles) west of Wakkanai in Hokkaido. The island is 72km (45miles) in circumference and covers 82km2. Rebun reaches its highest altitude at Rebundake.[1] [5]

Sarobetsu Plain

The is a marshy floodplain on the Sea of Japan formed by the Teshio River and Sarobetsu River.[2] The plain is approximately 17km (11miles) long and covers approximately 150km2.[1] The Sarobetsu Plain has a subarctic climate and consists of large peat bogs.[6] The Sarobetsu Plain was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2005 as part of the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation of wetlands.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Japan . Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park . 2012-06-03 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
  2. Encyclopedia: Dijitaru daijisen . 利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園 . 2012-06-03 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . Japanese . Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
  3. Encyclopedia: Nihon Daihyakka Zensho (Nipponika) . 利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園 . 2012-06-02 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . Japanese . Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park . 153301537 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
  4. Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Japan . Rishiri . 2012-06-03 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
  5. Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Japan . Rebun . 2012-06-03 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
  6. Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Japan . Sarobetsu Plain . 2012-06-03 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .