Cape Shionomisaki
潮岬
The southernmost point of Honshu island, offering vast Pacific views and a historic lighthouse within a national park.
What it is
- The southernmost point of Japan's main island, Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean.
- A tied island formed by a sandbar within the Yoshino-Kumano National Park.
- Part of the Nanki Kumano Geopark featuring the southernmost post office on Honshu.
- A scenic coastal area home to a lighthouse established in 1873.
What to see
- The historic Shionomisaki Lighthouse which has stood since the late nineteenth century.
- A large, open lawn area known as Boro-no-Shiba overlooking the sea.
- The Kushimoto Ohashi Bridge connecting the mainland to the nearby Kii Oshima island.
When to go
- Evening is ideal to experience one of Japan's top 100 designated sunset spots.
Getting there
- Take the Kushimoto Community Bus departing from JR Kushimoto Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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