JP028Shikotsu, Toya

Site Description

Forest ;Wetlands

The site is located in the southwest of Hokkaido and has two large crater lakes and charasteristic volcanos of Mt. Usuzan, Mt. Eniwadake and Mt. Tarumaesan. The site has mainly mixed conifer and broadleaf trees.

Area & Coordinates

116,000ha 42°45′N 141°20′E
region: Hokkaido

Category

A3

Designation Type

National Park

Protection Status

Protected

Conservation issues

• Unknown