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Towada-Hachimantai National Park: Mapping Japan's Volcanic and Alpine Protected Landscapes
Explore the geography of this northern Honshu national park.
Towada-Hachimantai National Park offers a unique atlas perspective on Japan's dynamic volcanic geology and alpine ecosystems. This national park protects a vast expanse of rugged terrain, featuring the iconic caldera of Lake Towada and the expansive volcanic plateaus of the Hachimantai region. Understanding its mapped boundaries reveals the distribution of its characteristic landscapes, from old-growth beech forests along river valleys to subalpine environments crowning volcanic peaks, providing a deep dive into its protected natural geography.
- Area
- 855.34 km²
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 5.9M annual





