| Daisen-Oki National Park | |
|---|---|
| 大山隠岐国立公園 | |
MountDaisen, the highest peak in Daisen-Oki National Park | |
| Location | Honshū,Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°27′N133°46′E / 35.450°N 133.767°E /35.450; 133.767 |
| Area | 319.27 km2 |
| Established | February 1, 1936 |
Daisen-Oki National Park (大山隠岐国立公園,Daisen Oki Kokuritsu Kōen) is anational park in theChūgoku region,Honshū,Japan, and spans the prefectures ofOkayama,Shimane, andTottori. MountDaisen is the focus of the park,[1] which also includes the volcanic mountains and plains ofHiruzen,Mount Kenashi,Mount Sanbe, andMount Hōbutsu.[2] TheIzumo Plain region of the park is home to the oldestShinto shrine in Japan, theIzumo-taisha.[1] TheOki Islands are also an important component of the park. The park was established in 1936 as Daisen National Park (大山国立公園,Daisen Oki Kokuritsu Kōen), but was expanded and renamed in 1961 to include the Oki Islands and Shimane Prefecture areas.[3]