[2025 Oma Attraction] Travel Guide for Cape Ōma (Updated Jun)

Access: 1 hour by car from Shimokita Station on the JR Shimokita Line Tourist attractions: Many shops and tuna bowl restaurants in the area Oma Cape is the northernmost point of Honshu. As you drive along the coastline, you will suddenly come across a monument and something like a small observation deck. On a clear day, you can see Hokkaido on the opposite shore. There are about 10 restaurants serving Oma tuna bowls in the area, and there is also a parking lot for them. I recommend parking your car there and doing a quick sightseeing. Tuna bowls are tourist prices, about 2500-3000 yen. They also sell fatty tuna for takeaway, but it's not particularly cheap. #Domestic travel #Aomori #Cape #Oma #Northernmost point of Honshu

#EnjoyJapanAomori Prefecture is located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region of Japan, and is known for its rich nature and deep cultural traditions. Below, we will introduce the charms of Aomori Prefecture and the particularly mysterious sacred place "Osorezan". ### **Overview of Aomori Prefecture** Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has beautiful natural scenery such as the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site, Lake Towada, and Oirase Gorge. Traditional festivals such as the Aomori Nebuta Festival and Hirosaki Sakura Festival are also famous and attract tourists. #### **Major Tourist Spots** 1. **Shirakami-Sanchi** The world's largest virgin beech forest spreads and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993. In particular, "Aoike" is known for its mysterious blue lake water. 2. **Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki Park)** One of Japan's leading cherry blossom viewing spots, with about 2,600 cherry trees blooming in spring. In addition, the Snow Lantern Festival is held in winter. 3. **Oirase Stream** This mountain stream flows out of Lake Towada, and the scenery is especially beautiful in the seasons of new greenery and autumn leaves. 4. **Aomori Nebuta Festival** This is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, held every August, and giant lanterns (nebuta) are paraded through the town. --- ### **Osorezan: One of Japan's Three Great Sacred Sites** Osorezan is one of the "Three Great Sacred Sites of Japan," along with Mount Hiei in Kyoto and Mount Koya in Wakayama, and is a sacred place where the souls of the dead are said to gather. #### **Characteristics of Osorezan** - **Scenery of Hell and Paradise** The sulfurous fumaroles and rough rocks represent "hell," while the white sand of "Gokurakuhama Beach" on the shore of Lake Usoriyama creates a beautiful contrast. - **Osorezan Bodaiji Temple** Founded by Jikaku Daishi in 862, this temple enshrines Enmei Jizo Bodhisattva. The temple grounds contain places symbolizing the afterlife, such as the "Sai no Kawara" and the "Sanzu River." - **Itako Shrine Maiden** During the Osorezan Festival and autumn worship, shrine maidens perform a ceremony to communicate with the spirits of the dead. - **Hot Springs** Sulfur springs out from Mount Osore, and there is a hot spring facility where worshippers can bathe for free. #### **Visiting Information** - **Opening Period**: May 1st to October 31st (closed in winter). - **Admission Fee**: 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students. - **Access**: About 45 minutes by bus from JR Shimokita Station. Aomori Prefecture is a fascinating region where nature and culture blend together, and Mount Osore in particular is a mysterious place that is said to be the "border between this world and the other world." It is recommended not only for those who are interested in history and religion, but also for those who want to enjoy unique scenery.

The northernmost point of Honshu! Talking about the charms of Cape Oma with maximum excitement!! Hey hey hey!! **Doesn't it get you excited just hearing "the end of Japan"!? Cape Oma** is the northernmost point of Honshu! It's a romantic place that makes you think "From here on is Hokkaido!!"!! 🌊 An overwhelming location! • The Tsugaru Strait stretches out before your eyes!! • On a clear day, you can clearly see the city of Hakodate, Hokkaido across the sea! • The symbol of the cape, the **Northernmost Point of Honshu Monument**, will make you want to shout "We've finally made it!!"!! 🐟 This is the king, Oma tuna!!! • That's right, when you think of Oma, you think of "Oma tuna"!!! It's the highest quality brand that sushi lovers all over the world aspire to! • Oma's bluefin tuna, which is tossed about by the rough waves of the Tsugaru Strait, is muscular and has an exquisite amount of fat. It has a supreme taste that melts in your mouth but also has a strong red meat flavor!! ! • Every autumn, it becomes a hot topic in the news when a line fisherman buys a single fish at auction for tens of millions of yen! It's truly a dream fish!! ! 🗾 It's also very interesting geographically! • It's located at the northern tip of Honshu, on the edge of Aomori Prefecture! • It's about 17km from Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait! About 90 minutes from Hakodate by ferry! • If you walk a little, you can feel the ocean in the north while feeling the strong sea breeze. 🏯 It's also full of history!! ! • In the past, the Tsugaru Strait was the border between Oma and Ezo! • During the Sengoku period, the powerful Aomori clans, the Nanbu clan and the Tsugaru clan, ruled this area! • During the end of the Edo period, it was used as a route by the former Shogunate army to head to Hakodate during the Boshin War! • In modern times, fishing for Oma tuna developed, and it is now known nationwide as a "sacred land of tuna"! ! 🔥 How to enjoy Omazaki! 1. Take a commemorative photo at the monument at the northernmost point of Honshu! ! Shout out "I finally made it!" here! 2. Enjoy a delicious tuna bowl! ! Don't leave without eating the red and fatty tuna! ! 3. Go to Hakodate by ferry! ! Enjoy both Oma and Hakodate! 4. Watch the sunset! ! The sunset over the Tsugaru Strait is an impressive sight! ! 🚗 Access information • About 3 hours by car from Aomori City → Just head north! ! • About 2 hours by bus from Shimokita Station → It's a bit far, but it's worth going! ! • 90 minutes by ferry from Hakodate → Surprisingly close from Hokkaido too!! 🔥 Summary!! Cape Oma is filled with the romance of being the northernmost point of Honshu, the world-renowned Oma tuna, history and spectacular views!! If you go, enjoy the **feeling of being at the end of the world** and stuff your cheeks with tuna!! It's sure to be a great memory!!!

I went to Oma, the northernmost city on the main island of Japan. When you think of Oma, you think of tuna!! So I also enjoyed raw tuna. (Photos 1-2) Omazaki, the northernmost cape of Honshu Beyond the tuna monument is the Omazaki Lighthouse The weather was good, so I could see Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait (Photos 3-6) You can eat Oma tuna at "Akemi-chan-go" Tuna sashimi: ¥1800 Tuna skewers: ¥600 There was octopus drying at the entrance of the shop, and I bought it as a souvenir, and it was really delicious 🐙 (Photos 7-8) You can eat delicious rice bowls at "Kaikyou-so" Daily seafood rice bowl: ¥3500 They also run a guesthouse, and many people were on motorcycle trips Omazaki can be reached from Hakodate by ferry for a day trip 🚢 #domestictrip #OmaGourmet #AomoriTourism #AomoriTrip #OmaTuna #Omazaki #HakodateTrip #Oma #Aomori

The other day, I was served some Oma tuna at a sushi restaurant 🍣 It was so delicious that I went to this town at the northernmost tip of Honshu. There are no highways and it takes nearly three hours from Misawa Airport. It was a struggle to get there, but the tuna bowl (about 4,000 yen) I had at Omanzoku was really delicious. I was only able to get one piece at a sushi restaurant, so I was happy to be able to eat so much. Sea urchin is in season in June, so I also had some raw sea urchin there, which was great! It's quite far, so I recommend planning your schedule carefully. #domestictrip