2025 Shakotan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Cape Kamui, which juts out into the Sea of ​​Japan, is a spectacular cape that you should visit at least once. It takes about 20 minutes one way to walk along the impressive promenade while watching the beautiful contrast of blue, known as Shakotan Blue. There is no obstruction and the wind is strong, so parasols and skirts are not suitable. Be careful as hats are easily blown away. Sandals also tend to get your feet dirty, so sneakers are recommended! ! It was a hard walk, but I'm glad I went! It was a wonderful view that made me think that. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Cape Kamui Address📍Oaza Kamimisaki-cho, Shakotan-cho, Hokkaido Access📍About 2 hours from Otaru Station Admission fee📍Free Opening hours📍Varies depending on the season *It takes about 40 to 60 minutes to go round trip. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Domestic travel#Girls trip #Family trip #Couples trip #Japan #Sea photo #Cape Kamui #Shakotan Blue #Shakotan Peninsula #Hokkaido #Hokkaido trip

To celebrate our mother's 80th birthday in advance, my brother and I came to Sapporo. Besides Sapporo, Otaru in Hokkaido is very famous, so we definitely wanted to visit! A few days before coming to Japan, we purchased a day tour package from 'Travel Bowl' on Naver. The itinerary for the day was: (1) Shakotan Shimamui Beach (2) Shakotan Cape Kamui (3) Shakotan Misakino-yu (Hot Spring) (4) Otaru We had a great time~~~ This is the day tour package we chose~

#capekamui #hokkaido One of the best locations to visit in Hokkaido ! Worth the 15 mins walk to the lighthouse and enjoying the view all the way. It truly felt like an adventure going up and down the steps just to get to the lighthouse. Had to catch my breath once I reached but the view instantly made me forget the tiredness. Will i do it again ? YES just to enjoy the breeze and admire the view while walking.

Getting There - Taking the tour bus or local bus ride around 2.5hrs from Hotaru train station Attractions - sea, mountain Food & Restaurants - restaurants and stalls nearby the cape kamui Shopping - Japanese snacks, food and drinks Entrance fee - free Time to clime the mountain - 20 mins from bus station Cape kamui is located within the region of Shakotan. The transportation is quite long for 2.5hrs riding bus, but it is worth for it’s view of Japan sea and mountain. #japan #hokkaido

#2023travelwish Cape Kamui is located at the western end of Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido. It is a steep area surrounded by sea that extends out from the coast into the Sea of Japan. It has an amazing view of the Kamui Cape and it’s waters are uniquely known as the ‘Shakotan Blue’. The drive there itself was breathtaking with coastal views. After parking at the base, we took a hike up the cape. There are plenty of beautiful nature trails to walk around but we chose to walk up and along the ridge of the cape. Most part of the trail is easy with well constructed boardwalks but some of the areas could be a little challenging as it was narrow and rocky. At the tip of the peninsular, we were greeted with a bird’s eye view of the capes and the bluest water we’ve ever seen in our lives. It was an amazing feeling to be surrounded by such beautiful scenery. This is a place I would come back a hundred times over, because it is just that majestic. I hope I’ll have the chance to visit Hokkaido again.

Cape Shakotan is the northernmost cape on the Shakotan Peninsula✨ From the tip, you can see the dynamic coastline that continues to Cape Kamui, as well as Mount Shakotan✨Shimamui Beach, with its clear waters known as Shakotan Blue, is the northernmost of Japan's "100 Best Beaches," and is a breathtakingly beautiful sight✨✨ In summer, the cliffs are a different world, decorated with Shakotan's town flower, the Ezo Daylily✨ From Cape Kamui, you can see that the earth is round, and the Kamui Blue is so impressive that you can see the ocean and horizon as far as the eye can see✨✨✨ #Hokkaido Trip #Summer Weekend Trip

Sunset at Kamuimisaki Strait, Hokkaido. One of the most beautiful straits in Hokkaido, when viewed from above it looks like a dinosaur's tail waving out to the ocean 😄 Address: 92 Kozakicho, Shakotan, Shakotan District, Hokkaido 046-0321 #travelhokkaido #hokkaido

Cape Kamui and Cape Shakotan on the Shakotan Peninsula ✨ The clear blue sea, known as Shakotan Blue, is a distinctive feature...! Shakotan, with its beautiful contrast between the rugged hills and the calm blue sea, also has another specialty: sea urchin ♪ I saw a restaurant where you can eat sea urchin rice bowls near Cape Kamui and Cape Shakotan 🤤 Access: Approximately 200 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport. Approximately 150 minutes by car from Sapporo city. Approximately 110 minutes by car from Otaru city. Approximately 50 minutes by car from Yoichi Station. There are also buses from Sapporo Station and Otaru Station (the travel time is about the same as by car), but there are few buses, so I recommend going by car. #HokkaidoTrip #FreeSpots #MountainClimbing #AmazingViews #SummerShortTrip

Cape Kamui on the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido ⛰ The Shakotan Peninsula was once a place where women were not allowed to enter. Even now, a gate remains that shows this history. I went there at the end of September, and I felt autumn had come a little early ✨ It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot, and there are some places where the footing is rough, so I recommend wearing shoes 👌 #Hokkaido #Free Spot #Autumn #Cape Kamui #Amazing View

I rented a car from Otaru Station and headed to Shakotan. Cape Shakotan✨ The clear blue sea, known as "Shakotan Blue," and the rugged rocks...it was simply a spectacular sight... One of the capes of the Shakotan Peninsula in western Hokkaido, Cape Shakotan has a clear, beautiful sea below the cliffs where you can see the rock surface✨ There are souvenir shops and restaurants where you can eat Shakotan sea urchin near the parking lot. Access: 200 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport. 110 minutes by bus (also available from Sapporo Station) from Otaru Station (get off at Shimamui Beach Entrance) 20 minutes walk from Shimamui Beach Entrance bus stop. About 40 minutes by car from Yoichi Station. Public transportation is limited, so I recommend accessing by car♪ #Hokkaido Trip #Sapporo #Japan Genki Project #Summer Trip#Amazing View

It takes about 6 hours round trip from the mountain hut (accessible by car). There is almost no view until the summit, but when you arrive, you will be surprised to see a panoramic view from Cape Shakotan to Cape Kamui, with the Niseko mountain range in front and Hokkaido's largest isolated peak, Mt. Yotei, in the distance. (If the weather is good, you can even see Otaru.) If you are going to climb, it is recommended to go now, when the wind is relatively weak, from July to early August. This is also an area where brown bears appear, so be careful when climbing. Don't forget to bring a bear bell, and limit your activities to around 8am to 3pm. #Hokkaido #Amazing nature#Support tourism#Breathtaking views

The walking path continues from Shimamui Beach... but as you'd expect from Shakotan, there are quite a few ups and downs. If you walk along the cliffs for an hour, listening to the birds and taking in the spectacular views, you'll see the Tateiwa rock below you. This is Joro-koiwa. There's a sign at the site explaining the origin of the name, but whether it's fiction or not, it's quite a sad story. [Access] Shimamu Beach is just under two hours by car from Sapporo Station. There are also buses from Sapporo and Otaru. From the beach, you can walk along the walking path, which takes about an hour round trip. #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Trip #Seaside Scenery #Amazing Nature#Supporting Tourism#Spectacular Scenery

It is pronounced "Shimamu Kaigan." Once you leave the tunnel, the Shakotan blue will spread out before your eyes! There is a walkway along the cliffs, and you can go down to the bottom. Cape Kamui has limited admission times, but you can enter this place any time. #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Tourism #Seaside Scenery #Beach Scenery #Enjoy Nature #Amazing Nature#Breathtaking Scenery

Speaking of Shakotan, Hokkaido, this is the place to be! It's such a representative place. Although it's difficult to access, it is well managed and maintained, and the visit itself is very comfortable. You can experience the dynamic nature that can only be found in this place in Japan. Be sure to visit along with the Shakotan fisherman's gourmet food that can be eaten in the surrounding area. In addition, it is magnificent in any season, from spring when the whole area is covered with blooming day lilies, to summer when the Shakotan blue peaks, autumn when the rugged terrain stands out, to the majestic scenery in the coldest season. The opening hours are strictly determined, and it is often closed due to strong winds, but you can be sure to enjoy the unique natural scenery. *The photo is an aerial shot, but it was taken with permission. #Japanese scenery #Seaside scenery #Hokkaido #Hokkaido tourism #Aerial photography #Amazing nature#Breathtaking scenery

It was a really nice day with a lovely strong sea breeze. We had driven for almost two hours from Niseko along the coast and arrived at around 10am. There were not many people on the walk. The panoramic coastal views were magnificent. The path although undulating, was not difficult. We could not complete the entire route because about 15 to 20 minutes later a guy came up and said the path was closed to all visitors because of strong winds. We then returned the way we came. The guy went on towards the tip of the cape (most likely to get the other visitors on the path to go back). Despite not being able to walk towards the tip of the cape, we felt lucky to have seen some of the views along the walk. Certainly it is the place that you cannot miss it if you drive a long way from Sapporo. The scenic is breath taking. #givethanks #givethanks

Embark on a self-driving tour in Hokkaido, starting from Otaru and passing through Yoichi before arriving at the Shakotan Peninsula. The destination, "Cape Kamui," is a prominent cape extending into the deep blue Sea of Japan. The Shakotan Peninsula is Hokkaido's only marine park. Following the scenic trail, you'll first pass through the "Forbidden Gate for Women" before reaching the terminal point of Cape Kamui, which takes about 30 minutes. However, the path is exposed with no shade, so while the Shakotan Blue blending sea and sky is stunning, neglecting sun protection and hydration could lead to heatstroke. Driving from Otaru City takes approximately 1.5 hours, which is quite a distance. If you're not driving, it might not be worth the trip, as missing the bus schedule could leave you waiting for a long time.

#springitinerary #### **✨ Why You Should Go:** ✅ **Japan’s Most Stunning Coastline** – The surreal "Shakotan Blue" waters rival Okinawa’s beaches! ✅ **Dramatic Cliff Views** – Walk Cape Kamui’s narrow peninsula with 360° ocean panoramas. ✅ **Hidden Beaches & Caves** – Swim at secret coves like **Bikuni Beach** or explore sea caves by boat. ✅ **Fresh Seafood Feasts** – Devour uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), and grilled scallops at roadside stalls. ✅ **Instagram Gold** – Every turn has photo-worthy cliffs, lighthouses, and turquoise waves. --- ### **🗺️ Itinerary (Car Required!)** **📍Start in Otaru or Sapporo (7:00 AM Departure)** #### **🌅 Morning: Cape Kamui** **9:00 AM – Cape Kamui** - Walk the **700m narrow cliff path** (closed Nov-Apr) – legend says unmarried couples who visit will break up! - Stop at **Kamui Misaki Lighthouse** for epic selfies. **11:00 AM – Shimamu Beach** - Tiny pebble beach with unreal blue water (great for quick dip). #### **☀️ Midday: Shakotan Highlights** **12:30 PM – Lunch in Shakotan Town** - Try **Shakotan Don** (sea urchin & salmon roe rice bowl) at **Maruichi Shokudo**. **2:00 PM – Cape Ogon (Golden Cape)** - See the **"Elephant Rock"** and golden-hued cliffs. **3:30 PM – Bikuni Fishing Port** - Buy fresh seafood at the market or take a **glass-bottom boat tour**. #### **🌇 Evening: Sunset & Return** **5:00 PM – Yobetsu Pass Lookout** - Drive up for a **final panoramic view** of the peninsula. **7:00 PM – Back to Sapporo** - Stop in **Otaru** for dinner at **Sushi Zen** or fresh milk soft serve! --- ### **📌 Pro Tips:** - **Rent a Car** – Public transport is limited (try **Nippon Rent-A-Car**). - **Cash Only** – Many seafood stalls don’t take cards. - **Check Road Closures** – Cape Kamui’s path closes in winter (snow) and bad weather. - **Swim Safely** – Currents are strong; stick to designated areas.

Autumn in the snowy country has a unique charm. For a romantic experience, don't miss the Otaru Canal and the starlit wishes at Mount Tengu. Relive the love story from the movie "Love Letter." Cape Kamui! The secret blue—it's even more worth visiting than Lake Mashu. Autumn in Niseko—enjoy the blue skies and white clouds, with hotel prices being incredibly affordable. Under the clear skies, have a picnic on the plains—it's simply perfect! Around Sapporo, there are wineries where travelers can book private tastings 🍸. Enjoy the sunset with fine wine—what more could one ask for in life? Besides seafood, skiing, and flower fields, Hokkaido in autumn offers many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered! 😍

💜2025 Hokkaido Summer｜Furano & Biei Lavender Route🔥Local's Secret Edition‼ 🌿【Must-Visit Scenic Spots】🌿 1⃣ Takino Suzuran Hillside Park 🌈 Giant rainbow climbing net + lava slide! Perfect for families 👨👩👧👦 📸 May tulips / July lavender / October autumn leaves all in one place ⚠ Hidden gem: Sapporo panoramic view from the mountaintop observatory! 2⃣ Furano Flower Land 💐 Rainbow carpet under Tokachi Mountain! Insta-worthy shots guaranteed 👰♀ Popular wedding photo spot from Japanese dramas—light-colored long dresses recommended 🍦 Must-try lavender ice cream + melon soda 3⃣ Cape Kamui 🌊 Shakotan sapphire sea + cliffside trails for cinematic vibes! 🚶♂ 30-minute walk to the cape's end, with chances to spot seals along the way 📅 June-August exclusive: Sea urchin harvesting experience! ⏰【2024 Flower Bloom Forecast】 ✅ Farm Tomita: Peak bloom from July 1-20 (Purple storm alert!) ✅ Shikisai-no-Oka: Best views from August 1-25 (Miss it and wait another year) ✅ Town-run Lavender Garden: Night lights from June 25-July 10 are stunning 🚗【Easy Car Rental Itinerary】 DAY1 Sapporo→Takino Suzuran Park→Furano Cheese Factory→Forest Clock Café DAY2 Flower Land→Blue Pond (sunny days only!)→Shirogane Onsen foot bath DAY3 Biei Patchwork Road→Shikisai-no-Oka→Fairy Terrace ⚠ Travel Tips ❌ Avoid Farm Tomita in August! Only dried flower stacks left ❌ Rainy days at Blue Pond = Yellow River experience ❌ Sapporo day trips are exhausting—stay 2 nights instead 📸 Photography Hacks ▫ Shoot flower fields at 4 PM for the softest lighting ▫ Bring a reflector! Backlit shots make hair glow ▫ Rent an electric bike in Biei (1500 yen/day)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Cape Kamui is what I am most looking forward to during this Hokkaido trip, and it is actually the most breathtaking itinerary. Cape Kamui is located at the tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, 70 km northwest of Otaru. Due to inconvenient public transportation, it is still a niche secret place. Since we were traveling with our family, including parents and children, we chose to charter a car for a day trip to Cape Kamui. 💙One-day tour itinerary: ①Otaru - Shimabui Coast Before arriving at the Shimabuyi Coast Observation Deck, you need to walk through a narrow and short tunnel, as if entering the enchantment of Spirited Away. The moment you exit the tunnel, you will be moved by the beautiful blue sea view. We could have gone down to the beach to play, but the boardwalk was damaged recently and is under repair, so we can only watch the sea from the observation deck. At noon, I had seafood rice at the Linhuang Canteen next to the parking lot. It was very delicious. ②Shimabui Coast - Cape Kamui Walking along the trail on the undulating ridges, it feels like you can walk to the end of the world. At the end of the trail is the heart-breakingly blue Sea of ​​Japan, with the sacred Kamui Rock standing in the waves. Regardless of whether humans exist or not, and regardless of how much time has passed, you can see the Earth as it really is and be amazed by it. ⚠️Note: The wind at Cape Kamui is very strong! It is not recommended to travel on rainy days, it will be very dangerous! Be sure to apply sunscreen on sunny days and don’t wear thin short skirts, as your hat will be blown away and you won’t be able to wear it at all. Most of the trail is steps, and strollers cannot be pushed. Children must eat and drink enough before setting off. Children who don’t like to walk should be careful when choosing. My son is 3 and a half years old. He was amazed by the beautiful scenery while climbing the mountain. He also thought the sea breeze that almost blew him away was very fun. He walked the entire round trip by himself (about 40 minutes one way) and fell asleep as soon as he got in the car. ③ Cape Kamui — Check in to hotel in Lake Toya 💙About chartering The cost of chartering a car is not cheap. For our family of six, it is definitely more expensive per person than public transportation. However, the advantage is that the itinerary is flexible and it is easy to communicate with the Chinese driver. If you take the bus to Cape Kamui, you can only go to and from Otaru on the same day. We chartered a car and went directly to the next stop, Lake Toya, saving a night's accommodation in Otaru and not having to carry the luggage to catch the JR. If a group of people are traveling to such remote and niche attractions, it is highly recommended to charter a car.

Hokkaido also has a beautiful sea!! That's Shakotan Town♪ When the weather is clear, the sea is really blue, so much so that you'll think you're in Okinawa?! I loved the view of the Shakotan sea from Shimamui Beach Observatory♪ It might be better to go on a clear day than a cloudy day. 〒046-0327 📍209 Irigata-cho, Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun, Hokkaido Shimamui Beach Observatory #0 Yen Trip February 2025

This is a popular small restaurant in Shakotan, Hokkaido where you can eat delicious sea urchin✨ I had the salmon roe & sea urchin bowl‼ The sea urchin was really rich, fresh and delicious♪ Customers were coming in droves. Shakotan sea urchin is famous for its deliciousness, so if you come to Shakotan, please try it♪ [Name] Shokudo Ushio [Address] 9-1 Kamisaki-cho, Shakotan-cho, Shakotan-gun, Hokkaido 046-0321 #0 yen trip February 2025

Feel the power of nature at Cape Kamui 🌊⛰️ Cape Kamui in Hokkaido is a spectacular spot where you can enjoy the magnificent seascape and beauty of nature. The vast seascape seen from the tip of the cape is overwhelming, and the sounds of the wind and waves will soothe your soul. Feel the power of nature while surrounded by a mysterious atmosphere. It's also a great place for hiking and strolling 🚶♂️🌟 About 2 hours by bus from Otaru. It's a little far, but it's worth going! #Hokkaido #Cape Kamui #Spectacular view #Great nature #Seascape #Nature #0 yen trip February 2025

#FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #JapanTravel This is the view in front of the restaurant Ushio that we visited on the Shakotan Tour. After finishing the meal, we came out, and the beautiful sea was right in front of us, so we took a commemorative photo on the dock. Shakotan has such a beautiful sea in front of the restaurant! It was a Shakotan restaurant that was twice as good because we ate delicious Kaisendon and took photos with the beautiful scenery in the background.

#FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #JapanTravel 📍Kamui Cape I also visited Kamui Cape as part of the Shakotan tour. In fact, if I walked fast all the way to the end, I think I could have made it within the time limit, but the sun was too hot, so I only went up to here. I took pictures and played while looking at the ocean here. If you go all the way to the top of Kamui Cape, you'll be able to see more, so if you're going, make sure to go all the way to the top!

#FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #JapanTravel 📍Restaurant Ushio This is the restaurant Ushio that I visited on the Shakotan tour. It's a Shakotan restaurant that not only people who went on tour like me, but also many Japanese locals visit! I didn't eat the menu with a lot of sea urchin because it was too expensive, so I ordered half and half, but it was enough! If you want to try Shakotan sea urchin, I recommend the Ushio restaurant.

#January travel support event #February travel support event Shakotan, which is a tour near Sapporo, is a travel destination that can only be visited in the summer. Due to the characteristics of the Hokkaido region, which receives a lot of snow, it is a travel destination that can only be visited in the summer when the weather is good. In Shakotan, where the word "Shakotan Blue" was coined, you can see the ocean and try the most delicious Shakotan sea urchin!

✵ Hokkaido 2022.07 Cape Kamui was the main attraction of the Shakotan trip! ! I was supposed to see the clear blue sea, but there was a lot of fog🫥🫥 But it was still fantastic𓍯 It depends a lot on the weather, but I'd like to go back here again. 📍Cape Kamui, Hokkaido *If there is strong wind, the road will be closed, so check the weather before you go #0 yen trip January 2025