noun
quasi-national park
A type of park in Japan designated by the national government but managed by the prefecture. Less strict than a 国立公園 (national park).
この地域は国定公園に指定されています。
This area is designated as a quasi-national park.
国立公園 is a national park managed directly by the national government, while 国定公園 is designated by the government but managed by the prefecture.
Compound of 国定 (state-designated) and 公園 (park).