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Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Aso-Kujū National Park

This geographic profile details the 726.78 square kilometer extent of Aso-Kujū National Park, showcasing its complex volcanic landscape and primary peaks. The data includes mountain formations, interior waterfalls, and regional placement within Ōita and Kumamoto prefectures on the island of Kyūshū.

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Japan's largest volcanic caldera and mountain landscape in central Kyūshū

Aso-Kujū National Park

Aso-Kujū National Park is a protected area spanning the borderlands of Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures in central Kyūshū, Japan. The park encompasses a dramatic volcanic landscape centered on Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan and one of the largest caldera volcanoes in the world. The name combines Aso from the central volcano and Kujū from the northern mountain range, reflecting the park's dual identity as both a volcanic wonder and a mountainous wilderness area. Established in 1934 as one of Japan's earliest national parks, the area was renamed in 1986 to reflect the full extent of the protected territory. The park covers approximately 727 square kilometers of diverse terrain including volcanic plains, caldera rims, forested slopes, and alpine zones.

Location
Japan
Park type
National park
Established
1934
Area
726.8 km²
Aso-Kujū National Park Protected Landscape
Location overview

Regional mapping within Kyūshū, Kumamoto, and Ōita Prefectures

Aso-Kujū National Park Geographic Setting and Regional Atlas

Aso-Kujū National Park spans Japan and American Samoa, centering in Kyūshū across Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures. Administrative data profiles the territory as an island park located within inland boundaries.
Countries
Japan
Regions
Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyūshū, Ōita Prefecture
Primary location
Ōita Prefecture
Geographic setting
Inland · Island
Boundary and coordinates

Visualizing the 726.78 square kilometres of protected land extent

Geographic Boundary Map of Aso-Kujū National Park

Mapped boundary geometry outlines the precise spatial shape of Aso-Kujū National Park. Accompanying metrics define the 726.78 square kilometres of land area, coordinate spans, and centre points.
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Boundary area
736 km²
Boundary perimeter
290.5 km
Northernmost point
33.3106° N
Southernmost point
32.7838° N
Easternmost point
131.5372° E
Westernmost point
130.9191° E
Geographic centre
32.9865° N, 131.1259° E
North–south span
58.4 km
East–west span
57.7 km
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Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded peaks, rivers, and landscape classifications within the protected area

Aso-Kujū National Park Mountain Terrain and Named Natural Features

Aso-Kujū National Park is classified as a mountain park featuring diverse natural terrain and internal geographic formations. Linked feature cards supply recorded names, types, and spatial relationships for each designated landmark.

Selected named natural features

Rivers

高木川

Rivers

濁川

Rivers

田町川

Waterfalls

Kakemaku

Rivers

床瀬川

Rivers

黒戸川

Environmental setting

Recorded landscape features, montane forest habitats, and temperate climate zones

Aso-Kujū National Park Environmental Setting and Physical Geography Profile

Stored classifications combine mountain relief, volcanic terrain, and partial forest cover into complementary environmental settings. Recorded categories link directly to relevant atlas destinations across the protected area.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Temperate
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Partial forest
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains · Volcano · Rivers · Forest · Grassland · Plateau · Valleys

Habitat types

Montane forest · Grassland · Riverine habitat · Shrubland

Park atlas

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Explore National Parks Near Aso-Kujū: Discover Protected Areas and Volcanic Landscapes in Kyushu, Japan

Browse national parks and protected areas across Kyushu and surrounding regions, exploring diverse landscapes that offer context to Aso-Kujū National Park's active volcanic terrain. Compare the unique conservation profiles and mapped geography of these adjacent protected areas to gain a broader understanding of Japan's varied natural heritage.
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Explore Nagasaki Prefecture's Protected Landscape

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Area
282.79 km²
Established
1934
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
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Area
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Established
1934
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Explore the mapped geography and protected area context.

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Area
113.45 km²
Established
1972
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
National parkJapan
About 195 km away#4 closest

Northeast

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Explore the unique marine geography and mapped island environments.

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Area
669.34 km²
Established
1934
IUCN
II
Visitors
40.6M annual
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West

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Explore Nagasaki Prefecture's protected natural landscapes.

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Area
246.46 km²
Established
1955
IUCN
II
Visitors
4.6M annual
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Discover the mapped boundaries and protected area geography.

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Area
325.53 km²
Established
2012
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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West

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Mapped landscape context and regional geography.

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Area
2,321.5 km²
Established
1981
IUCN
II
Visitors
560K annual
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About 318 km away#8 closest

Northeast

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Mapped geography and protected land context.

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Area
694.105 km²
Established
1936
IUCN
II
Visitors
9.3M annual
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