- Address: Bonin Islands, Japan
- Area: 66.29 square meters. km
- Date of foundation: October 16, 1972.
Recently in Japan , ecological tourism began to develop. The country's nature attracts travelers with bright colors, stunning views and a huge variety of exotic plants. Among the many amazing natural sites of Japan, the Ogasawara National Park deserves special attention, striking the imagination of tourists with incredibly beautiful landscapes. In 2011, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
What is unique about this protected area?
The Ogasawara National Park is located 1900 km south of the capital of Japan, the city of Tokyo , on the archipelago of the same name. Ogasawara Islands, also known as Boninsky, include a group of islands of volcanic origin: Titidzima, Hahajima and Mukojima.
The national park is located between the tropical and subtropical zones. Thanks to this, you can see magnificent landscapes, mountain ranges covered with tropical vegetation, large cliffs destroyed by natural phenomena, and untouched forests.
Very rich and underwater world of Ogasawara, so apart from a paradise holiday in nature, you can organize excellent fishing. Without a good catch, not a single fisherman will remain here! A photo taken against the background of Ogasawara National Park will be a true decoration of your album.
Animal and plant life
Ogasawara National Park often conducts scientific research. According to the latest data, 440 species of various plants are registered on the islands, 160 of which are vascular endemics, and 88 are related to woody endemics.
Of 40 species of freshwater, the only mammal is the extinction of Bonin's flying fox. Among the birds there are 195 rare species, including 14, listed in the Red Book. Tourists can meet only two species of land reptiles, one of which is endemic. In the park, there are about one and a half thousand species of insects and 135 species of land snails.
The underwater world is no less diverse, about 800 species of ocean fishes, 23 species of cetaceans and more than 200 species of reef-forming corals are noted in the waters of Ogasawara.
How to get to the park?
Land and air transport to get to the archipelago of Ogasawara is impossible. To admire the beauty of the national park, you need to sail on a ship from Tokyo for about 30 hours. However, such a trip is undoubtedly worth the time.