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{{Short description|National Park in Kyūshū, Japan}}
{{Infobox protected area
{{Infobox protected area
| name = Saikai National Park
| name = Saikai National Park
| alt_name = 西海国立公園
| alt_name = 西海国立公園
| iucn_category = II
| iucn_category = II
| photo = Shiodawara cliff.JPG
| photo = Sasebo99IslandsSunset2A.jpg
| photo_caption = Shiodawara cliff
| photo_caption = Kujūku Islands
| location = [[Nagasaki prefecture]], [[Japan]]
| location = [[Nagasaki prefecture]], [[Japan]]
| nearest_city = Sasebo, Hirado, Fukue
| nearest_city = Sasebo, Hirado, Fukue
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| lat_d = 32
| map = Japan Nagasaki Prefecture#Japan
| lat_m = 40
| map_caption = Location of Saikai National Park
| lat_s = 11
| label = Saikai National Park
| lat_NS = N
| long_d = 128
| relief = y
| long_m = 37
| area_km2 = 246.46
| long_s = 38
| long_EW = E
| area = 246.36 km²
| established = March 16, 1955
| established = March 16, 1955
| visitation_num =
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{{Nihongo|'''Saikai National Park'''|西海国立公園|Saikai Kokuritsu Kōen}} is a marine national park located in [[Nagasaki prefecture]] of northwest [[Kyūshū]], [[Japan]]. It consists of the coastal regions of Matsuura Peninsula, extending northward from the port city of [[Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo]] and encompasses the Kujukushima, with over 200 islands to the west, Hirado Peninsula further west, and the coastlines of the [[Gotō Islands]] to the far west.
{{Nihongo|'''Saikai National Park'''|西海国立公園|Saikai Kokuritsu Kōen}} is a marine national park located in [[Nagasaki prefecture]] of northwest [[Kyūshū]], [[Japan]]. It consists of the coastal regions of Matsuura Peninsula, extending northward from the port city of [[Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo]] and encompasses the [[Kujūku Islands]], with over 200 islands to the west, Hirado Peninsula further west, and the coastlines of the [[Gotō Islands]] to the far west.


==History==
==History==
Efforts to create Saikai National Park began in 1949, at the initiative of then-Sasebo mayor Masasuke Nagata. The area encompassing the present park mostly fell within the territory of the former [[Sasebo Naval District]] of the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]], and was regarded as a strategic zone in which photography was strictly prohibited, and visitation by outsiders was discouraged. After the [[surrender of Japan]] and dissolution of the Japanese military, Mayor Nagata saw the possibilities of tourism to boost the local economy, and petitioned the [[Diet of Japan]], aided by studies made by [[Tokyo University]], [[Kyoto University]], [[Nagasaki University]] and a promotional campaign made by ''[[Mainichi Shimbun]]'' newspaper.
Efforts to create Saikai National Park began in 1949, at the initiative of then-Sasebo mayor Masasuke Nagata. The area encompassing the present park mostly fell within the territory of the former [[Sasebo Naval District]] of the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]], and was regarded as a strategic zone in which photography was strictly prohibited, and visitation by outsiders was discouraged. After the [[surrender of Japan]] and dissolution of the Japanese military, Mayor Nagata saw the possibilities of tourism to boost the local economy, and petitioned the [[Diet of Japan]], aided by studies made by [[Tokyo University]], [[Kyoto University]], [[Nagasaki University]] and a promotional campaign made by ''[[Mainichi Shimbun]]'' newspaper.


The campaign was ultimately successful, and Sakai National Park was established on March 16, 1955, It was the 18th national park to be created in Japan.
The campaign was ultimately successful, and Sakai National Park was established on March 16, 1955. It was the 18th national park to be created in Japan.


==Geography and geology==
==Geography and geology==
This park consists of more than 400 islands, large and small, including Hirado, the Kujukushima Islands, and the Gotō Islands. Hirado retains the historic sites of its erstwhile port for foreign trade. The Gotō Islands have interesting inlets and high cliffs as well as rare volcanic formations.
This park consists of more than 400 islands, large and small, including [[Hirado, Nagasaki|Hirado]], the Kujukushima Islands, and the Gotō Islands. Hirado retains the historic sites of its erstwhile port for foreign trade. The Gotō Islands have interesting inlets and high cliffs as well as rare volcanic formations.


==Wildlife and ecology==
==Wildlife and ecology==
The park is valued for its scenic beauty and as an ecological support for the rich fishing grounds in the area. The mild climate and warm currents result in semi-tropical vegetation, including [[tree fern]]s and tree varieties which are rarely found elsewhere in Japan.<ref>"Sakai National Park": [http://www.planetware.com/japan/saikai-national-park-jpn-ky-saik.htm], 2008</ref>
The park is valued for its scenic beauty and as an ecological support for the rich fishing grounds in the area. The mild climate and warm currents result in semi-tropical vegetation, including [[tree fern]]s.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of national parks of Japan]]
*[[List of national parks of Japan]]
* [[Kitamatsuura Peninsula]]
* [[Mount Yasumandake]]


==References==
==References==
*Southerland, Mary and Britton, Dorothy. ''The National Parks of Japan''. Kodansha International (1995). ISBN 4770019718
*Southerland, Mary and Britton, Dorothy. ''The National Parks of Japan''. Kodansha International (1995). {{ISBN|4-7700-1971-8}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{in lang|en}} [https://www.japan.travel/national-parks/parks/saikai/ Saikai National Park] - National Parks of Japan
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*[http://sea.unep-wcmc.org/sites/pa/1318v.htm UNEP-WCMC data sheet]
* {{in lang|ja}} [https://www.env.go.jp/park/saikai/ Saikai National Park] - National Parks of Japan
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*http://www.biodic.go.jp/english/jpark/np/saikai_e.html
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070311130936/http://sea.unep-wcmc.org/sites/pa/1318v.htm UNEP-WCMC data sheet]
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*https://web.archive.org/web/20051128073556/http://www.biodic.go.jp/english/jpark/np/saikai_e.html


{{National parks of Japan}}
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[[Category:Parks and gardens in Nagasaki Prefecture]]
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[[Category:National parks of Japan]]
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1955]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1955]]
[[Category:1955 establishments in Japan]]


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[[fr:Parc national de Saikai]]
[[ko:사이카이 국립공원]]
[[ja:西海国立公園]]
[[pl:Park Narodowy Saikai]]
[[zh:西海國立公園]]

Latest revision as of 06:22, 11 July 2024

Saikai National Park
西海国立公園
Kujūku Islands
Map showing the location of Saikai National Park
Map showing the location of Saikai National Park
Saikai National Park
Location of Saikai National Park
Map showing the location of Saikai National Park
Map showing the location of Saikai National Park
Saikai National Park
Saikai National Park (Japan)
LocationNagasaki prefecture, Japan
Nearest citySasebo, Hirado, Fukue
Coordinates32°40′11″N 128°37′38″E / 32.66972°N 128.62722°E / 32.66972; 128.62722
Area246.46 km2 (95.16 sq mi)
EstablishedMarch 16, 1955
Governing bodyMinistry of the Environment (Japan)

Saikai National Park (西海国立公園, Saikai Kokuritsu Kōen) is a marine national park located in Nagasaki prefecture of northwest Kyūshū, Japan. It consists of the coastal regions of Matsuura Peninsula, extending northward from the port city of Sasebo and encompasses the Kujūku Islands, with over 200 islands to the west, Hirado Peninsula further west, and the coastlines of the Gotō Islands to the far west.

History

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Efforts to create Saikai National Park began in 1949, at the initiative of then-Sasebo mayor Masasuke Nagata. The area encompassing the present park mostly fell within the territory of the former Sasebo Naval District of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and was regarded as a strategic zone in which photography was strictly prohibited, and visitation by outsiders was discouraged. After the surrender of Japan and dissolution of the Japanese military, Mayor Nagata saw the possibilities of tourism to boost the local economy, and petitioned the Diet of Japan, aided by studies made by Tokyo University, Kyoto University, Nagasaki University and a promotional campaign made by Mainichi Shimbun newspaper.

The campaign was ultimately successful, and Sakai National Park was established on March 16, 1955. It was the 18th national park to be created in Japan.

Geography and geology

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This park consists of more than 400 islands, large and small, including Hirado, the Kujukushima Islands, and the Gotō Islands. Hirado retains the historic sites of its erstwhile port for foreign trade. The Gotō Islands have interesting inlets and high cliffs as well as rare volcanic formations.

Wildlife and ecology

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The park is valued for its scenic beauty and as an ecological support for the rich fishing grounds in the area. The mild climate and warm currents result in semi-tropical vegetation, including tree ferns.

See also

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References

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  • Southerland, Mary and Britton, Dorothy. The National Parks of Japan. Kodansha International (1995). ISBN 4-7700-1971-8

Notes

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