Sanin Kaigan National Park
National Park in Sanin, Japan
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Sanin Kaigan National Park (山陰海岸国立公園, San'in Kaigan Kokuritsu Kōen) is a National Park in the Tottori, Hyōgo, and Kyōto Prefectures, Japan.[1] Established in 1963, the park runs continuously along the Sea of Japan coast from Tottori to Kyōtango.[1][2][3] The park covers an area of 87.83 km2. Sanin Kaigan National Park is known for its numerous inlets, rock formations, islands, and caves.[1]
| Sanin Kaigan National Park | |
|---|---|
| 山陰海岸国立公園 | |
Takeno Beach | |
  Sanin Kaigan National Park Location within Central Japan  Sanin Kaigan National Park Location within Japan | |
| Location | San'in, Japan |
| Area | 87.83 km2 (33.91 sq mi) |
| Established | 15 July 1963 |
| Governing body | Ministry of the Environment (Japan) |
The entire area of this national park is a part of San'in Kaigan Global Geopark.
Sites of interest
Noted fauna and flora
- Pinus thunbergii, the Japanese black pine
- Japanese martin
- Black-tailed gull[1]
Related municipalities
See also
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