Kōzakihana

What it is

• A cape in Sasebo City, Kyushu mainland's westernmost point.
• Certified as Japan's westernmost point in 1989.
• The tip of the cape is Kōzakihana Park.

What to see

• A monument marks Japan's westernmost mainland point.
• View Kamikareki and Shimokareki Islands.
• Hirado Island is visible on clear days.
• Receive a certificate of visit for tourists.

Getting there

• Access via Nagasaki Prefectural Road 18.
• Nearest bus stop is Kanzaki Iriguchi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.