Cape Nosappu

The easternmost point of the mainland, the cape with Japan's earliest sunrise

The easternmost point of the mainland at 43°23'N, 145°49'E in Nemuro City, the cape where you can greet the sunrise earliest in Japan.
At the tip of the cape, Hokkaido's oldest Western-style lighthouse stands white, and in front, the blue ocean of the Pacific Ocean spreads endlessly. On clear days, the Kaigara Island lighthouse, Suisho Island, and Kunashiri Island of the Northern Territories emerge beyond the horizon, and their figures can be seen clearly. Strong winds from the sea blow through, and the scent of the tide drifts heavily. The sound of waves hitting rocks echoes endlessly, and seabird cries reverberate in the sky. Before dawn, the horizon gradually brightens, and the moment when the sun finally appears is a special experience unique to the easternmost point.
The surrounding area is maintained as Boukyou-no-misaki Park, with "Hoppou-kan/Boukyou-no-ie" conveying the history and life of the Northern Territories, and "Four Islands Bridge," a monument embodying prayers for the return of the Northern Territories and peace. From inside the park, you can gaze at the Northern Territory islands while contemplating history and the present. This is a representative cape of Nemuro possessing both the geographical uniqueness of being the easternmost point of the mainland and the temporal value of Japan's earliest sunrise.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒087-0165 
Address
北海道根室市納沙布
Telephone Number
0153-24-3104(Nemuro Tourist Association)
Car Park
30 spaces, Free
Directions
●By bus: About 40 minutes from JR Nemuro Station to the last stop
●By car: About 120 minutes from Nakashibetsu Airport
Website

Official site (Japanese)

Remarks
*Sunrise time on New Year's Day is 6:49
*Please note that events may be cancelled or modified due to weather conditions

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

This attraction on sample itineraries

[Kushiro Station IN & OUT / 1 Night 2 Days] See Japan's Earliest Sunrise at Cape Nosappu! Meet Lupin the Third Characters! A Trip on JR Nemuro Main Line "Hanasaki Line"
[Kushiro Station IN & OUT / 1 Night 2 Days] See Japan's Earliest Sunrise at Cape Nosappu! Meet Lupin the Third Characters! A Trip on JR Nemuro Main Line
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/plan/detail_18.html

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