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Cape Kamui
神威岬Hokkaido
A dramatic knife-edge promontory at the northwestern tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, reached via a narrow 770m cliffside walking trail (Chapel Road) lined with wind-bent grass and views of the cobalt 'Shakotan Blue' sea below.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.6· 722 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission
- Free to enter; a paid parking lot (around ¥500) operates during the Jul-Aug peak season.
- Nearest station
- Otaru Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–18:00¥500Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to get there
About 90 minutes by car from Otaru via Route 229; no year-round public transit, though a seasonal sightseeing bus runs from Otaru in summer. Trail closed in high wind.
Tags
coastcoastal-hikescenic-viewpointshakotan-blue
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