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national park
A protected area of natural beauty or ecological significance designated and managed by the national government. Japan has 34 national parks as of 2024.
A compound of 国立 (national) + 公園 (park). Japan has 34 national parks as of 2024, managed by the 環境省 (Ministry of the Environment).
Common collocations
- 国立公園に指定する: to designate as a national park
- 国立公園を訪れる: to visit a national park
- 国立公園内: within the national park
Well-known examples
Related words
- 国定公園: quasi-national park (prefectural management with national oversight)
- 自然公園: nature park (general term)
- 県立公園: prefectural park