National parks in Hokkaido are 6 protected areas. [1] Those are: Rishiri Rebun Sarobetsu National Park, Shiretoko National Park, Akan Mashu National Park, Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, Daisetsuzan National Park, and Shikotsu Toya National Park. [2] Natural Parks, including the national park areas, are established in about 10% of the total land area of Hokkaido Prefecture. [3]
The first parks were created in 1934. [4]
Hidaka-sanmyaku Erimo Tokachi National Park”