Cape Sukoton
スコトン岬
The northernmost cape of Rebun Island, known as the “Land of the Northernmost Limit.” The uninhabited Kairo Island lies offshore, and seals can be seen here in summer.
Cape Sukoton sits at the northern tip of Rebun Island, facing Cape Soya across the strait. It is known as the “Land of the Northernmost Limit” (Japan's northernmost point is Cape Soya). An observation deck stands at the tip of the cape, with the uninhabited Kairo Island directly in front. In summer, seals often rest on the rocks, and on clear days you can see Sakhalin in the distance. The cape has a souvenir shop and a restaurant serving sea urchin rice bowls. From Kafuka, the bus takes about 70 minutes and ends right here. The cape is also the starting point of the Misaki Course trail, which runs past Cape Gorota to Cape Chōkai.
Opening hours
All day (shop approx. May–Sep)
Nearby sights
- Cape Gorota
- Cape Sukai
- Lake Kushu
- Mount Rebun
- Jizo Rock
- Momoiwa Observatory
- Momodai Nekodai Observatory
- Momoiwa Observatory Course