Cape Soya
Standing at the Northernmost Edge of Japan
Gaze toward the horizon of Sakhalin from 45°31'22" North.
Cape Soya marks the northernmost point of Hokkaido, at 45°31'22" North. Known as Japan’s "Northern Terminus," it draws travelers with its dramatic location at the edge of the archipelago.
The vast, deep blue of the Sea of Okhotsk stretches before you. At the tip of the cape, the brisk northern wind and crisp air fill your senses. On clear days, when the horizon stretches out without a single obstruction, the silhouette of Sakhalin appears vividly about 40km away. It’s a moment when you truly realize you’ve reached the very edge of Japan.
In the center of the cape stands the "Monument of the Northernmost Point of Japan," an iconic triangular structure inspired by a single ray of the North Star. Nearby, the statue of Rinzo Mamiya—the famed explorer who once crossed over to Sakhalin—stands tall, gazing straight out at the sea. As you listen to the crashing waves and reflect on the journeys of pioneers who ventured into the unknown, the landscape takes on a deeper, more storied meaning. Cape Soya is a unique spot where the edge of Japan meets the endless sea and sky.
≪How to Get to Cape Soya by Route Bus≫ Soya Bus Official Website (Japanese)
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Category
- With friends
- History, culture, art
- Guys' trip
- Couple
- Travel style
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒098-6758
- Address
- 北海道稚内市宗谷岬
- Telephone Number
- 0162-23-6468（Tourism Exchange Division, Construction Industry Department, Wakkanai City）
- Car Park
- 72 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 40 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station
●By car: About 25 minutes from Wakkanai Airport
●By bus: About 50 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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