Shakotan Peninsula
| Shakotan Peninsula (積丹半島, Shakotan-hantō) | |
| peninsula | |
 Cape Shakotan, Shakotan Peninsula | |
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| State | Hokkaido Prefecture |
| District | Shiribeshi Subprefecture |
| Municipality | Iwanai, Kyōwa, Tomari, Kamoenai, Shakotan, Furubira, Yoichi |
| Highest point | Mount Shakotan |
| - location | Shakotan, Hokkaidō |
| - elevation | 1,255 m (4,117 ft) |
| - coordinates | JP 43°16′14″N 140°28′49″E / 43.27056°N 140.48028°E |
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
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]
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
- Kamuimisaki (神威岬):Northwest point
References
- 1 2 "Shakotan Peninsula". Encyclopedia of Japan. Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ "積丹半島" [Shakotan Peninsula]. Dijitaru Daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ "積丹半島" [Shakotan Peninsula]. Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
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Coordinates: 43°20′01″N 140°20′46″E / 43.333688°N 140.346214°E