Cape Soya Park (Cape Soya Peace Park)

A monument to the northernmost point of Japan stands at the very top of the country!

Located at 45°31'22" north latitude, Cape Soya is the northernmost point of Japan, just 43 kilometers from Sakhalin. This windswept cape is a symbolic location where visitors can reflect on being at the very top of Japan. The area is well-maintained as a park, featuring the “Monument of Japan’s Northernmost Point” by the sea and several historical structures on a hill, including a lighthouse, various monuments, and a former naval watchtower, accessible via steep stairs. (Photo courtesy of Kita Hokkaido DMO)