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From sunrise to drift ice at the edge of Hokkaido. 10 recommended "capes" where you can enjoy spectacular views!
1. feel the strong wind! Cape Erimo (Erimo Town)
2 . the top of Japan, Cape Soya (Wakkanai City )
( 3 ) " Cape Kamui" (Shakotan Town), where you will be impressed by its shakotan blue color
Cape Nosabu, the easternmost point of Japan (Nemuro City)
( 5 ) "Cape Chikyu Misaki" (Muroran City), where you can experience the roundness of the earth in a panoramic view
Cape Tachimachimisaki, overlooking the Tsugaru Straits (Hakodate City )
Cape Nodori" (Abashiri City), where you can be healed by a lighthouse standing in a grassy plain
Cape Puyuni" (Shari Town), where drift ice spreads across the sea
9 . " Cape Kiritappu" where wild sea otters breed (Hamanaka Town)
10. beautiful sunset "Cape Kogane" (Rumoi City)
1 Experience the strong wind! Cape Erimo (Erimo Town)
Located at the southern end of the Hidaka Mountains, which are called the backbone of Hokkaido, Cape Erimo is characterized by its topography that juts out to the south toward the Pacific Ocean. It is also known for its strong winds, with wind speeds of 10 meters or more blowing more than 270 days a year. On the reefs visible from the cape, schools of harbor seals can often be seen leisurely sunbathing.
Location: Cape Erimo, Erimo-cho, Horosen-gun
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2 Top of Japan "Cape Soya" (Wakkanai City)
Located at 45 degrees, 31 minutes and 22 seconds north latitude, this is the northernmost cape of the "top" of Japan. On a clear day, the island shadow of Sakhalin can be seen in the distance. The "Monument to the Northernmost Point of Japan" stands as a monument at the cape, which is popular as a memorial spot for the many tourists who visit from all over Japan to see the top of Japan.
Parking: Available
Location:Cape Soya, Wakkanai City
■Access
Approx. 50 minutes by bus from JR Wakkanai Station, get off at "Cape Soya" and walk immediately.
Approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Wakkanai Station.
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3 "Cape Kamui" ( Shakotan Town), impressed by its shakotan blue color
This cape protrudes into the Sea of Japan from the northwestern part of the Shakotan Peninsula. The rugged landscape and the blue of the sea, described as "Shakotan blue," are beautiful. A promenade called "Chalenka Path" runs along the ridge to the tip of the cape, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the ocean from the tip of the cape. Nearby is Cape Shakotan, where you can see Shimamui Coast, one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, which is also recommended.
Business hours: *Please check the official website as the hours of admission vary depending on the time of year.
Parking:Yes
Location:Kamisaki Town, Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun
Access:About 1 hour and 50 minutes by bus from JR Yoichi Station, get off at the last stop, and walk for a short distance.
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4 Japan's easternmost point "Cape Nosabu" (Nemuro City)
This is the easternmost cape on the mainland and is famous as the place where you can see the sunrise the earliest. On New Year's Day, many tourists from all over Japan visit Cape Nosabu to see the earliest sunrise in Japan, and the first Western-style lighthouse in Hokkaido, built in July 1872, is located here.
Parking: Available
Location: Nosabu, Nemuro City
Access: 6-minute walk from the bus stop to Cape Nosabu Lighthouse
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5 Experience the roundness of the earth in a panoramic view at "Cape Chikyu Misaki" (Muroran City)
Cape Chikyu Misaki is a scenic spot with a series of cliffs around 100 meters high, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from the observation deck. The name "Cape Earth" is derived from the Ainu word "chikepu," meaning "cliff. The lighthouse towering over the cliffs was lit on April 1, 1920, and plays an important role for ships navigating the coast.
Location: 4-77 Homoi Minamimachi, Muroran City
■Access
・10 minutes by car from JR Hahaikoi Station
・15 minutes on foot from "Chikyukumisaki Danchi" bus stop
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6 "Cape Tachimayo" overlooking the Tsugaru Straits (Hakodate City)
The cape juts out from the southeast side of Mount Hakodate and faces the Tsugaru Straits. The cliffs surrounded by the sea offer a panoramic view of the Tsugaru Straits as far as the Tsugaru Peninsula and Shimokita Peninsula. At night, you can see fantastic fishing lights of squid fishing boats on the surface of the water. In the corner of the park is "Hamanasu Park" where visitors can enjoy the blooming of Hamanasu, the flower of Hokkaido, in summer.
Parking: Available (free of charge) *Vehicle access is closed during winter.
Location: Sumiyoshi-cho, Hakodate City
Access: 20-minute walk from Yajigashira Streetcar Stop.
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7 "Cape Nodori" (Abashiri City), where you will be healed by a lighthouse standing on a grassy plain
The area of the cape juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk, with its open pastureland and idyllic scenery, and the Shiretoko mountain range can be seen in the distance. The winter scenery is also attractive, and the area is famous for the drift ice that stretches across the horizon, making it a popular sightseeing spot for commercials and movies.
Location: Misaki, Abashiri City
Access: 20 minutes by car from the city center
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8 "Cape Puyuni" (Shari-cho), a drift ice in the sea field
This cape is located in Shari-cho on the Shiretoko Peninsula and is a component of the Shiretoko World Heritage Site. It is a popular sightseeing spot where you can view the beautiful sunset and drift ice from Utoro city and the Sea of Okhotsk below.
Location: Cape Puyuni, Shari-cho, Shari-gun
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9 "Kiritappu Cape" (Hamanaka Town), where wild sea otters also breed
This cape is located at the eastern end of the Kiritappu Peninsula in Hamanaka Town. Its official name is Toufutsu Misaki (湯沸岬). Wild sea otters breed around the cape, and if you are lucky, you may be able to observe them from land.
Location: Hamanaka Town, Yuyu
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10 "Cape Kogane Cape" (Rumoi City) with beautiful shining sunsets
This cape is located in Rumoi City, north of the Sea of Japan Oloron Line. The sunset over the Sea of Japan is spectacular and has been selected as one of the "100 Sunsets of Japan. Crab fishing can also be enjoyed on the surrounding rocky shore.
Open period: *Facilities such as stores and restaurants are closed in winter.
Parking: Available
Location: Omachi 2-chome, Rumoi City
Access: 7 minutes by car from JR Rumoi Station / 8 minutes by car from Rumoi IC
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All information is current as of January 2023. All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.