Cape Erimo
The Dramatic End of a Mountain Range Where Earth Meets the Sea
Experience the power of nature at Hokkaido’s southern tip, where the Hidaka Mountains meet the vast Pacific Ocean.
Designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, Cape Erimo offers one of Japan’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. Known as the “backbone of Hokkaido,” the Hidaka Mountains stretch for about 150 km before ending at this rugged cape on the Pacific coast.
From the cape, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of dark reefs extending nearly 2 km offshore, where powerful waves break against the rocks. The meeting of the warm Kuroshio and cold Oyashio currents often creates sea fog, adding a mysterious atmosphere to the scenery and carrying the fresh scent of the ocean.
Cape Erimo is also one of Japan’s windiest places, with winds exceeding 10 meters per second on more than 260 days each year. At the Kaze-no-Yakata (Cape Erimo Wind Museum), visitors can experience the force of a 25 m/s gale in a special wind chamber.
Standing beside the iconic Cape Erimo Lighthouse, listening to the sound of the wind and waves, you can fully appreciate the immense scale and power of nature at the edge of Hokkaido.
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- Category
- With friends
- Solo trip
- Guys' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Towers, observatories
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒058-0343
- Address
- 北海道幌泉郡えりも町字東洋366-3
- Telephone Number
- 01466-3-1133（Cape Erimo Wind Museum）
- Car Park
- About 200 spaces, Free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 120 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
●By car: About 120 minutes from Hidaka Expwy Niikappu IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
