Cape Notoro
Witness the Majesty of Towering Cliffs and Shifting Drift Ice
Experience the raw power of Hokkaido’s nature at Cape Notoro, where dramatic 40–50 meter cliffs meet the endless blue of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Rising above the eastern shore of Lake Notoro, the cape offers a breathtaking view over the rugged coastline. At the tip, you are greeted by a vast azure horizon to the north, while the distant peaks of the Shiretoko Mountains rise on the eastern skyline. Around the lighthouse, rolling green meadows stretch across the landscape, where grazing cattle add a quiet pastoral charm.
A crisp sea breeze brushes your skin, carrying the scent of salt air. Waves crash against the rocks below, and seabird calls echo across the open sky, creating a vivid sense of wilderness unique to Hokkaido.
From late January to early March, the scenery transforms. The sea becomes a frozen expanse of white drift ice stretching to the shore. In winter stillness, shifting ice floes echo along the coast, revealing the immense force of nature. The contrast of white ice and deep blue sky creates a breathtaking seasonal scene found nowhere else.
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- Category
- With friends
- History, culture, art
- Shooting locations of films, dramas, or commercials
- Solo trip
- Guys' trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Sea of clouds, sunset, night views
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Address
- 北海道網走市能取岬
- Telephone Number
- 0152-44-5849（Abashiri Tourist Association）
- Car Park
- 40 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 20 minutes from JR Abashiri Station
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
