| Shakotan Peninsula | |
| Other Name: | Shakotan-hantō |
| Type: | Peninsula |
| Location: | Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan |
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| Highest Point: | Mount Shakotan |
| Highest Elevation: | 1255m (4,117feet) |
| Highest Coords: | 43.2706°N 140.4803°W |
| Length: | 30m (100feet) |
The in Shiribeshi, on the west coast of Hokkaidō, Japan, is a mountainous peninsula which projects some 30km (20miles) into the Sea of Japan. The Shakotan Peninsula forms part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.[1]
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 (1255m (4,117feet)) forms the highest peak on the peninsula. The peninsula has numerous scenic capes and inlets, notably Cape Shakotan and Cape Kamui.[3]
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.[1]