Shakotan Peninsula, Shakotan-cho, Japan
Shakotan peninsula is a mountainous one which extends to the northwest, and the length is about 30 km.
From the late 19th to the early 20th century, the area around this peninsula was a good fishing ground of herring.Now a fishing industry is main, and especially fresh sea urchins are tasty.
Basically main sightseeing spots of Shakotan peninsula are along the north coast, and mainly these are natural scenery. General entrance to the peninsula is Yoichi town on northern base of the peninsula.
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