The Shakotan Peninsula (積丹半島, Shakotan hantō) in Shiribeshi, on the west coast of Hokkaidō, Japan, is a mountainous peninsula which projects some 30 kilometres (19 mi) into the Sea of Japan. The Shakotan Peninsula forms part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.[1]
Shakotan Peninsula
Shakotan-hantō | |
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 Cape Shakotan, Shakotan Peninsula | |
| Location | Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,255 m (4,117 ft) |
Geography edit
The peninsula has a rugged terrain with few level areas. The coastline of the peninsula suffers from extensive marine erosion, which resulted in the numerous natural stone pillars which project from the sea.[2] Mount Shakotan (1,255 metres (4,117 ft)) forms the highest peak on the peninsula. The peninsula has numerous scenic capes and inlets, notably Cape Shakotan and Cape Kamui.[3]
Municipalities edit
The Shakotan Peninsula spans seven municipalities in Hokkaidō, all within Shiribeshi Subprefecture.
Economy edit
The area was once a thriving center of Pacific herring fishing, which was conducted from the villages of Furubira, Iwanai, and Yoichi.[1]
See also edit
- Cape Kamui (神威岬, Kamui Misaki); the Northwest point.
References edit
- ^ a b "Shakotan Peninsula". Encyclopedia of Japan. Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ^ "積丹半島" [Shakotan Peninsula]. Dijitaru Daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ^ "積丹半島" [Shakotan Peninsula]. Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
External links edit
43°20′01″N 140°20′46″E / 43.333688°N 140.346214°E
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