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利尻礼文国定公園 << 1968年(昭和43年) 5月10日 >> 3-3-25

Rishiri-Rebun Quasi-National Park Issued on 5 , 10 , 1968 (Showa 43)

Risiri-Rebun Quasi-National Park Issued on 3 , 21 , 1968 (Showa 43)
In May 1968, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a type of Rishiri Rebun Quasi-National Park Stamp.Rishiri Rebun Quasi-National Park covers Rishiri Island and Rebun Island, which are located in the Sea of Japan, and the Sarobetsu Wilderness along the Sea of Japan from Wakkanai City, Hokkaido to Toyotomi Town. Park area 241.66㎢.After being designated as a national park in 1965 (Showa 40), it was promoted to a national park in 1974 with the addition of the Sarobetsu wilderness.Rishiri Island is a volcanic island located at sea. The park includes more than the middle of the mountain, Kutsugata Cape, Misaki, Himenuma, scenic spots of Otadomari Swamp, and Chishimazakura's own habitat.
The stamp is designed with a view of Mt. Rishiri from Rebun Island.