1 " Cape Nosabu (Nemuro City)", the earliest sun rise in Hokkaido

Famous as the earliest spot to see the sunrise, Cape Nosabu is visited by many people every year to see the first sunrise of the year at the easternmost point of the mainland. The "Cape Nosabu Hatsu-nichi-mode (New Year's Day Pilgrimage to Cape Nosabu)" held on New Year's Day includes the distribution of commemorative ema (votive picture tablet) and the performance of the local entertainment "Nemuro Daiko (drum)". With the Northern Territories, including Kaigara Island, Crystal Island, and Kunashiri Island in the Chimai Archipelago floating hand in hand in front of you, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery as the sun rises.

2 Sunrise at the top of Japan "Cape Soya / Monument at the northernmost point of Japan (Wakkanai City )

The "Monument to the Northernmost Point of Japan" is erected at the tip of Cape Soya, the top of Japan. Every year on New Year's Day, many people gather to watch the first sunrise at the northernmost point of Japan, and an event called "Hatsuhinode in Teppen" is held to warmly welcome visitors. A warmly lit bonfire and fireworks display will be held.

3 Japan's New Three Greatest Night Views and the First Sunrise of the New Year "Mt. Moiwa, Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway (Sapporo City)

Moiwa, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo, Ishikari Bay on the Sea of Japan, and Mt. On New Year's Day, the "New Year's Day Sunrise Special Tour" is held as a special event, allowing visitors to enjoy the view and the sunrise at a time of day when they cannot normally see it. The sunrise in the clear winter air is spectacular.

4 Sunrise at a scenic spot with sheer cliffs "Cape Earth (Muroran City)

Cape Chikyu Misaki (Muroran City) is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, with a series of precipitous cliffs of around 100 meters, and on a clear day, you can see the entire Pacific Ocean from the observation deck. It is also a popular spot for viewing the beautiful first sunrise of the year, and on New Year's Day, it is crowded with tourists from far and wide, as well as locals. The sunrise amidst the beautiful natural scenery is a spectacular sight.

5 Sea of clouds and sunrise in a spectacular view "Bihoro Pass (Bihoro Town )

From the Bihoro Pass observatory, you can see Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan, below. In the distance, the Shiretoko mountain range and the peaks of the Taisetsu Mountains form a spectacular panorama. Many people gather here to see the sea of clouds in the early morning and the first sunrise on New Year's Day.

6 Sunrise on the Betsukai Ice Plain "Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center (Betsukai Town)

The Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center is a place where you can learn all about the natural attractions of the Notsuke Peninsula. On New Year's Day, an event titled "New Year's Sunrise Viewing Party in Nature Center" is held, and many people gather on the Notsuke Peninsula to welcome the beginning of the year.

7 Great views of Daisetsuzan and the first sunrise "Daisetsuzan Sounkyo/Kurodake Ropeway (Kamikawa Town )

Daisetsuzan National Park is a series of 2,000-meter-high mountains. Each has its own unique charm, making this mountain range of endless interest for climbers. The Kurodake ropeway takes you to the top of the Daisetsuzan Mountains, where you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the mountain range. On New Year's Day, you can see the first sunrise from the fifth station as a special operation.

8 The dynamic rough waves and the sunrise rising from the tip of a rock "Cape Erimo (Erimo Town )

Cape Erimo is a place where you can experience the drama of nature in all its grandeur. You can see the Hidaka Mountains, called the backbone of Hokkaido, gradually drop in elevation and sink into the Pacific Ocean. The first sunrise of the year amidst the dynamic scenery of rough seas is also very impressive.

9 Nostalgic townscape and the first sunrise "Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway (Otaru City)

This is a spot where you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Otaru, which looks like it is studded with jewels. From the ropeway or the top of the mountain, you can see Otaru Port, Ishikari Bay, and on a clear day, the Shakotan Peninsula and the Shotsubetsu mountain range in the distance. On the morning of New Year's Day, a ropeway operates from 6:00 am. You can see the first sunrise from the observatory at the top of the mountain and pay a visit to Tenguyama Shrine, the highest shrine in Otaru, for New Year's prayers.

10 Sunrise on the Sea of Okhotsk "Cape Nodori (Abashiri City )

A cape jutting out into the Sea of Okhotsk, this is a spot where visitors can enjoy nature and the view, with only a lighthouse and an administrative office at the tip of the cape. To the west is Lake Notoriko and the coast of Tokoro-cho, to the north is the Sea of Okhotsk, and to the east is the Shiretoko mountain range in the distance. The sunrise over the Sea of Okhotsk is spectacular.

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