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Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park 
Summary
Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park (県立自然公園松島, Kenritsu shizen kōen Matsushima) is a Prefectural Natural Park on the east coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1902, the park spans the municipalities of Higashimatsushima, Matsushima, Rifu, Shichigahama, and Shiogama. The park centres upon the eponymous pine islands of Matsushima (Special Place of Scenic Beauty).[1][2]
| Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park | |
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| 県立自然公園松島 | |
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  Kenjōsan Mangokuura Prefectural Natural Park  Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park (Japan) | |
| Location | Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 38°21′12″N 141°03′51″E / 38.35333°N 141.06417°E |
| Area | 54.10 km2 |
| Established | 9 September 1902 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Designation of the Natural Parks of Miyagi Prefecture". Miyagi Prefecture. Archived from the original on 23 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- ^ "Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park". Miyagi Prefecture. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
External links edit
- (in Japanese) Maps of Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park (18 & 24)