2. In light of the fact that the protection of fauna and flora in the natural parks is
significant for conserving the scenic beauty of the natural parks, the State and local
public bodies shall take measures for conserving the scenic beauty of the natural
parks with the aim to ensure the diversity in the ecosystem and creature in the
natural parks.
(Respect for Property Rights and Adjustment with Public Interests)
Article 4
At the time of the application of this Law, in addition to the provision of Article 3 of the
Nature Conservation Law, the proprietary rights, mining rights and other property
rights shall be respected and also the adjustment between the land development and
other public interests shall be taken into consideration.
Chapter II National Parks and Quasi-National Parks
Section 1 Designation
(Designation)
Article 5
The National Parks shall be designated, with specification of their boundaries, by the
Minister of the Environment after seeking the opinions of the prefectures concerned and
the Central Environmental Council (hereinafter referred to as "Council").
2. The Quasi-national Parks shall be designated, with specification of their boundaries,
by the Minister of the Environment, upon request of the prefecture concerned, after
seeking the opinions of the Council.
3. In the case of the designation of the National Park or Quasi-national Park by the
Minister of the Environment, the fact and the area thereof shall be announced in the
official gazette.
4. The designation of the National Park or Quasi-national Park shall take effect on the
public announcement under the preceding paragraph.