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 (19mi) 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
Location
Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Dimensions
•Length
30m (98ft)
Highestelevation
(Mount Shakotan)
1,255m (4,117ft)
Location
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 (4,117ft)) 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.
Iwanai(East entrance)
Kyōwa
Tomari
Kamoenai
Shakotan
Furubira
Yoichi(West entrance)
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
Cape Kamui (神威岬, Kamui Misaki); the Northwest point.
"積丹半島"[Shakotan Peninsula]. Dijitaru Daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC56431036. 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. OCLC56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
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