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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
Cape Shakotan, Shakotan Peninsula
LocationShiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Dimensions
 • Length30 m (98 ft)
Highest elevation
(Mount Shakotan)
1,255 m (4,117 ft)
Location
Satellite image
Satellite image

Geography


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


The Shakotan Peninsula spans seven municipalities in Hokkaidō, all within Shiribeshi Subprefecture.


Economy


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



References


  1. "Shakotan Peninsula". Encyclopedia of Japan. Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.


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[de] Shakotan-Halbinsel

Die Shakotan-Halbinsel (jap. 積丹半島, Shakotan-hantō) ist eine Halbinsel in der Präfektur Hokkaidō in Japan.
- [en] Shakotan Peninsula


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