Areas protected under the Nature Conservation Law of Japan

The of Japan provides for the designation of three types of protected area: and , by the Minister of the Environment, and , by Prefectural Governors.

Wilderness Areas

As of 31 March 2015, five Wilderness Areas have been designated, with a total area of 56.31 km².

Nature Conservation Areas

As of 31 March 2015, ten Nature Conservation Areas have been designated, with a total area of 225.42 km².

Prefectural Nature Conservation Areas

As of 31 March 2015, five hundred and forty-four Prefectural Nature Conservation Areas have been designated, with a total area of 774.08 km².

• Miyazaki: ・
• Kagoshima: ・
• Okinawa: ・・・・・・・・・・

See also

• Wildlife of Japan
• National Parks of Japan
• Wildlife Protection Areas in Japan
• Natural Habitat Conservation Areas in Japan
• Environmental issues in Japan

References

External links

• Protected areas in Japan (Ministry of the Environment)
• Wilderness Areas and Nature Conservation Areas (Ministry of the Environment)
• Nature Conservation Areas (Ministry of the Environment)