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)

Cape Kamui

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.

• 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

• Kamuimisaki (神威岬):Northwest point

References

1. "Shakotan Peninsula". Encyclopedia of Japan. Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
2. "積丹半島" [Shakotan Peninsula]. Dijitaru Daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
3. "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