Place to visit
Lesser Kurils Zakaznik, Japan: what it is and when to go
Lesser Kurils Zakaznik is a protected area in the Lesser Kuril Chain, Russia (Малые Курилы) in Japan. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to May and October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area in the Lesser Kuril Chain, Russia · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Малые Курилы
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 350 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- ФГУ «Государственный природный заповедник «Курильский»
- Coordinates
- 43.41995, 145.90604
What it is and where
Lesser Kurils Zakaznik is a protected area in the Lesser Kuril Chain, Russia (Малые Курилы) in Japan. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.41995, 145.90604; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 350 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- ФГУ «Государственный природный заповедник «Курильский»
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Lesser Kurils Zakaznik is April to May and October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunPossible15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepPossible12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Lesser Kurils Zakaznik has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Nosappumisaki LighthouseLighthouse in Japan8.2 km
- Kotohira ShrineShinto shrine in Hokkaido, Japan27 km
- Minato YuHot spring bath27 km
- Seiryū-ji TempleTemple in Nemuro, Hokkaidō29 km
- TakarayuHot spring bath29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Tokyo Bay: bay in Japan
- Mount Asama: volcano on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures in Japan
- Sakurajima: volcano and island located in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan
- Mount Aso: volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lesser Kurils Zakaznik?
It is a protected area in the Lesser Kuril Chain, Russia (Малые Курилы in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Lesser Kurils Zakaznik?
April to May and October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Lesser Kurils Zakaznik?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 350 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nosappumisaki Lighthouse, Kotohira Shrine, Minato Yu. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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