10 of the best national parks in Japan 国立公園ランキング

National Parks of Japan

In Japan, national parks have been classified by the Ministry of the Environment since 1934. They are governed by law with the aim of protecting nature and the landscape for future generations to enjoy.

Shiretoko National Park

Shiretoko National Park

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Sanriku Fukko National Park

Sanriku Fukko National Park

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Bandai Asahi National Park

Bandai Asahi National Park

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The marshland of Senjogahara

The Senjogahara marshland in the Nikko National Park

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 Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

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Chubu Sangaku National Park

Chubu Sangaku National Park

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Yoshino-Kumano National Park

Yoshino-Kumano National Park

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Daisen Oki National Park

Daisen Oki National Park

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Aso Kuju National Park

Aso Kuju National Park

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Yakushima National Park

Yakushima National Park

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