Cape Kamui
神威岬
A dramatic sea cape at the western tip of the Shakotan Peninsula, reaching into the Sea of Japan. Walk the 770-metre Charenka Trail to the end, surrounded by crystal-clear “Shakotan Blue” water.
Cape Kamui sits at the northwestern tip of the Shakotan Peninsula. It is a narrow rocky ridge jutting into the Sea of Japan, and the water on either side is a clear deep blue known as “Shakotan Blue.” From the parking lot, walk through the former “Women’s Forbidden Gate” and follow the undulating Charenka Trail for about 770 metres (around 20 to 30 minutes) to the lighthouse at the tip. The legendary Kamui Rock rises from the sea. Opening hours change with the seasons, and the cape closes on windy days. Roads and trails are limited in winter. From Otaru it is about 2 hours by car. In summer, buses and day tours depart from Otaru Station. You can stop for sea urchin rice bowls in the Beikoku area (June to August).
Opening hours
Trail approx. 8 am–5:30 pm (varies by season; closed in strong winds)
Nearby sights
- Shimamui Coast
- Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
- Mount Tengu
- Funami-zaka Slope
- Otaru Sankaku Market
- Otaru City General Museum
- Former Temiya Line
- Bank of Japan Otaru Museum