Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park
Quasi-National Park in the Fukuo and Kyōto Prefectures of Japan
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Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park (若狭湾国定公園, Wakasa Wan Kokutei Kōen) is a Quasi-National Park in Fukui and Kyōto Prefectures, Japan. Established in 1955, the central feature of the park is the ria coast of Wakasa Bay. In 2005 an area of 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) of wetland in the Mikata Lakes was designated a Ramsar Site.[3][4][5]
LocationFukui/Kyōto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates35.51°N 135.67°E[1]
Area191.95 km2 (74.11 sq mi)
Established1 June 1955
| Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park | |
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| 若狭湾国定公園 | |
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| Location | Fukui/Kyōto Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.51°N 135.67°E[1] |
| Area | 191.95 km2 (74.11 sq mi) |
| Established | 1 June 1955 |
Sites of interest
- Kanmurijima, Kehi-no-matsubara (気比松原), Kutsujima (沓島), Mikata Five Lakes(三方五湖), Mount Aoba (青葉山), Sotomo (蘇洞門)[6][7]
- Obama Bay
Related municipalities
See also
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