Shakotan Peninsula
| Shakotan Peninsula (積丹半島, Shakotan-hantō) | |
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 Cape Shakotan, Shakotan Peninsula
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| Country | Japan |
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| 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 | 43°16′14″N 140°28′49″E / 43.27056°N 140.48028°E |
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
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.
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.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.
The Shakotan Peninsula spans seven municipalities in Hokkaidō, all within Shiribeshi Subprefecture.
The area was once a thriving center of Pacific herring fishing, which was conducted from the villages of Furubira, Iwanai, and Yoichi.
Coordinates: 43°20′01″N 140°20′46″E / 43.333688°N 140.346214°E
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