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Sunset

Golden Light at the Northernmost Point

Watch the day end at Japan’s northern edge.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:17

    Sōya Misaki

    Grab a warm drink or snack from a local shop in Wakkanai before heading north.

  2. 15:47

    Sōya Misaki

    Travel northeast across Soya Bay to reach Sōya Misaki.

  3. 16:17

    Sōya Misaki

    Walk to the Northernmost Point Monument and Statue of Mamiya Rinzō to find your viewing position.

  4. 16:47

    Sōya Misaki

    Stand by the gray concrete triangle and watch the sun set toward the WSW.

  5. 17:17

    Sōya Misaki

    Stay for the golden light as it fades over the bay.

Local tip

The area is remote. Bring layers as the wind off Soya Bay can be cold in October.

Check before you go

  • Check transport routes from Wakkanai to Sōya Misaki in advance.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wakkanai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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