Cape Spots in Hokkaido Area

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Hokkaido
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  Ehime
  
  Kochi
- Kyushu / Okinawa
  
  Fukuoka
  
  Saga
  
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  Oita
  
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Noshappu Cape

4.0

360 Reviews

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Hokkaido Wakkanai City No Shap 2 chome

This cape takes its name from Ainu-language phrases meaning “the cape that juts out like a jaw” and “the place where waves are broken up.” There are views of Mt. Rishiri and Rebunto Island, and the island of Sakhalin is just visible in the distance; the sight of the sun setting below the horizon is especially beautiful. Visitors can also look round Noshappu Aquarium, where they can view a variety of fish that live in the seas of Hokkaido, including the mysterious Sakhalin Taimen.

We reached Wakkanai just in time to see the sunset at Cape Noshappu. At this time of the year, there wasnt too many people. Fortunately for us, the weather was fantastic.
Cape Erimo

4.0

217 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Horoizumigunerimochou Erimomisaki

Cape Erimo is a cape at the southernmost point in Hokkaido, where the Hidaka Mountains gradually fall in elevation as they approach the Pacific Ocean. It is renowned as one of the windiest places in Japan, with wind-speeds that often exceed 30 meters per second. At the Erimo Wind Museum, visitors can experience Erimo’s strong winds for themselves, and both adults and children will enjoy viewing wild Harbor Seals from the Museum’s observation deck. In 2010, Cape Erimo was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty under its Ainu-language name Pirika Noka (meaning “beautiful shape”), in recognition of its spiritual importance to the Ainu people as a sacred place.

It takes about 4 hours from Sapporo to Cape Erimo by car through the highway. Usually, the wind is very strong there, and this cape is often misty. Please take care of the weather. Scenery surrounded...
Cape Soya

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Wakkanaishi Souyamisaki

"There is monument featuring a motif of the North Star, indicating the north latitude of 45° 31' 22"", and the northernmost point of Japan located at the northern tip of Hokkaido main island in Wakkanai City. There also stands a statue of Rinzo Mamiya who discovered the Mamiya Strait. Looking straight out over the ocean you can see the outline of Sakahlin 43 kilometers away, and you can feel that you are indeed at the northernmost point of Hokkaido. "
Cape Kamui

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Shakotangunshakotanchou Kouzakichou

Located at the northwestern tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, Cape Kamui has imposing cliffs that rise up 80 meters out of the Sea of Japan. From the car park at the foot of the Cape, visitors can walk up to the top of the cliffs along “Charenka’s Path” promenade, a distance of 770 meters. It takes around 20–30 minutes to complete the walk to the edge of the cliffs; visitors can enjoy marvelous views of the sea as they walk. At the cliff edge, there is a panoramic, 300-degree view of the sea horizon, giving a real sense of how the Earth is actually round, not flat. In early summer, the Hokkaido Daylilies are in bloom, which is a beautiful sight. Please note that opening hours of the gate at the entrance to the path up to the cliffs vary depending on the time of year.
Cape Ogon

4.0

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun, Hokkaido

Cape Ogon protrudes out into the sea just beyond Bikuni Harbor. There is an approximately 410-meter footpath, with three entrances giving access to the observation platform. In the past, a lookout tower was located on the Cape to watch for shoals of Pacific herring out at sea, and the name “Cape Ogon” (“Golden Cape”) was given to the Cape because the shoals of herring flashed gold in the setting sun. The way in which both the sky and the sea become tinged with crimson as the sun goes down is very beautiful, and Cape Ogon has been said to have the best sunsets in Japan.

This is probably missed by most people on the way to Cape Shakotan. Its however just a short walk from the Shakotan tourist centre. It is a hilly trail and a pretty short walk, till you reach a 2...
Cape Nosappu

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Nemuroshi Nosappu

Located at a longitude of 145°49'01'' East, Cape Nosappu is the easternmost point in Hokkaido. As the sunrise here occurs earlier than anywhere else in Japan, many people come here to see the first sunrise of the New Year on New Year’s Day. On a clear day, the Northern Territories (islands that were formerly Japanese territory but are now occupied by Russia) can be seen in the distance; a number of monuments etc. (including the Shima-no-kakehashi Bridge) have been constructed near the Cape to express the desire for the return of the Northern Territories to Japan.
Cape Chikyu

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Muroranshi Bokoiminamimachi 4-77

Cape Chikyu is famous for its approximately 14-kilometer stretch of spectacular cliffs, which average around 100 meters in height. On days when the weather is good, the observation platform at Cape Chikyu offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean; the Cape is very popular as a place to view the first sunrise of the new year on New Year’s Day, with many people coming to watch the sun rise up out of the Pacific Ocean. Cape Chikyu also has a wealth of natural interest; for example, it is famous as a nesting site for peregrine falcons, which come here to breed because of the food source provided by the large numbers of migratory birds.
Cape Kimuaneppu

4.0

28 Reviews

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Hokkaido Tokoro-gun Saromacho Horoiwa

Located on the southeastern side of Lake Saroma, it is a cape that stretches like a terrace. Many visitors visit Lake Saroma to view the sunset from one of the best sunset lookout points. In addition, you can see native plants such as common glasswort, Japanese rose, Siberian lupine and iris, as well as groups of swans flying to the lake in the winter.

Despite a few buzzing mosquitoes, this is a great place to set up a tent, get a 100yen shower, and relax for the night. I was welcomed when I arrived and asked to sign the guest book. The shower and...
Cape Shakotan

Travel / Tourism

Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun, Hokkaido

This cape is in Hokkaido's Shakotan-cho area. Located at the northernmost tip of the Shakotan peninsula, the towering cliffs exceed 100 meters. It's known for Shimamui beach, selected one of Japan's Best Beaches. The extremely clear seawater lets you see all the way to the bedrock, and the vivid color of the water is known as Shakotan Blue. The area is closed in winter due to snow.
Cape Tachimachi

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodateshi Sumiyoshichou

This cape is in Hakodate. Since it's on a cliff overlooking the Tsugaru Strait, on clear days you can see all the way to Aomori prefecture's Shimokita Peninsula. At night, the lights of squid boats are visible twinkling over the water. A monument to poet Hiroshi Yosano and his wife Akiko, as well as the Takuboku Ishikawa family gravesite, can be found in front of the cape.
Cape Kiritappu

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Akkeshigunhamanakachou Toubutsu

This cape on the eastern side of the Kiritappu peninsula is officially named Cape Tofutsu. It is often used as a filming location due to its imposing cliffs. You can also see seal resting places Hokakeiwa rock and Mouraito's cliff from the observation platform, and since seal in the Ainu language is tokkari, this place is also known as Cape Tokkari.
Cape Notoro

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Abashirishi Notoro Cape

Cape Notoro offers impressive views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the mountains of the Shiretoko Peninsula. As part of the Cape is given over to a pastoral farm run by the city government, every year between mid-May and mid-October there are around 150 cows and horses grazing in the area. Cape Notoro is famous as a good spot for viewing the drifting sea-ice that floats close to shore, and it is also a habitat for seals, which attracts large numbers of tourists.
Cape Sukoton

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Rebun Rebun Gun cho Funadomari Sukoton

The cape of the northernmost tip of Rebun Island is a cliff that juts out into the sea. The ocean is clear blue, and off the tip of the cape is an uninhabited island “Todo Island”, where you can see seals as the name suggests (Todo in Japanese means seal). If the weather is fine, you may be able to see Sakhalin in Russia in the distance.
Cape Shirakami

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Matsumaegunmatsumaechou Shirakami

Designated as the Matsumae Yagoshi Prefectural Natural Park, Cape Shirakami is the southern most cape in Hokkaido. Below you extend a peculiar sight with rough curiously shaped rocks and sea cliffs, and on a clear day, one can see Tappisaki, the northern most point on the Tsugaru Peninsula on the opposite shore. In the spring and autumn, this area is a stopping point for migrating birds. Depending on the season, one can see around 300 varieties of the over 500 varieties of wild birds known to live in Japan. The Shirakami lighthouse, visible from the national highway, signifies the border between Hakodate and Matsumae.
Cape Sukai

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Rebun Rebun Gun cho Funadomari Nishigami night

On the west coast of Rebun Island, Cape Sukai overlooks the cobalt blue ocean. It is a small cove surrounded by cliffs with sea water so clear, you can easily see the ocean floor. As its name suggests, the “clear ocean” spreads out in front of you, and is a great viewing spot.
Cape Benkei

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Suttsugunsuttsuchou Masadomarichou Benkei

A cape situated along National Route 229 in Masadomari-cho, Suttsu Town, Suttsu County, Hokkaido Prefecture. According to legend, the warrior monk Benkei stood here waiting for reinforcements when his lord, the samurai Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune, crossed into Ezo (now Hokkaido). Today, a statue of Benkei stands on the cape. A scenic area from which visitors can enjoy a view of the setting sun, the cape can also be used as a fishing spot.
Cape Aikappu

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Akkeshi-gun Akkeshicho Aikappu 5

"Located in Akkeshi Bay, this cape was named to express the idea of ""getting over difficulties which seem impossible and gaining the crown of love."" The location offers scenic views of Daikoku and Kojima islands famous for seabird breeding and the Tsukushikoi coast, and it is also perfect for forest bathing."
Cape Puyuni

Travel / Tourism

Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido

A cape in Shari Town, Hokkaido. It is located in the Shiretoko National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the first places that drift-ice makes landfall. Along with great views of the Sea of Okhotsk this spot is famous for watching the setting sun sink below the horizon. In the local Ainu language, Puyuni means place with a hole.
Cape Namida

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Hokkaido Akkeshi-gun Hamanakacho

"A cape consisting of precipitous cliffs tens of meters high. Its name literally translates to ""Tears Cape;"" due to its appearance resembling the profile of a girl looking out to sea and crying, it is also known as the ""Maiden's Tears."""
Ochiishi Cape

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Nemuro-shi Ochiishinishi

This cape, 20 kilometers southwest of downtown Nemuro City, juts out into the Pacific Ocean. A lighthouse stands at its tip and visitors can walk all the way up to this point. Sakhalin spruce forest sprawls on either side of the walking path.

Travel / Tourism Nature Cape

Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.