A cape jutting into the "Shakotan Blue" sea
| From Tomakomai Station | By car about 2 h 30 min (about 172 km by road) Estimated from road map data. Traffic lights, congestion and winter roads can make it take longer. |
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| Area | Otaru, Niseko & Shakotan |
| Our photos | 2019 |
| Map | Route from Tomakomai Station / Open map |
What is Cape Kamui, Shakotan like?
Cape Kamui is a cape near the tip of the Shakotan Peninsula. A narrow ridge juts out into the blue sea known as “Shakotan Blue.” A walking trail leads to the end of the cape, and Kamui Rock stands in the sea off the tip.
Getting there from Tomakomai and travel time
From JR Tomakomai Station, it takes about 2 h 30 min by car. The distance is about 172 km by road.
The walking trail may be closed in strong winds.
Travel times are estimates based on the road distance from map data (OpenStreetMap), assuming an average speed of about 55 km/h (about 70 km/h for routes longer than 40 km). Traffic lights, traffic jams and winter road conditions can make the trip longer. Please check the latest road information before you go.
How people living in Tomakomai can enjoy it
From Tomakomai, it is a full-day drive. Our president visited in 2019. In summer, many people visit together with a Shakotan sea urchin rice bowl (uni-don).
Our photo record
Our president visited in May 2019 and recorded about 329 photos.
This page was machine-translated. The Japanese original prevails.
Photos: Banana House Inc. (taken by our president). Do not reuse without permission.
Our photo records and timestamp certificates
The 12 photos in this article were taken on site by our president. We list the SHA-256 hashes of the published files and have them signed by timestamp authorities (DateSealed, DigiCert, Sectigo)(First certified: 2026-11-03 12:40 JST). A signature shows that the same file existed before that time; it does not prove the date the photo was taken.
You can check the signature and hash of each photo from its timestamp certificate. To see whether a photo you saved matches our records, use the photo timestamp verification page (Japanese) .
Frequently asked questions
Can anyone walk the trail at Cape Kamui?
The walking trail is well maintained, but it may be closed in strong winds and similar conditions.
Nearby spots
- Otaru Canal (about 55 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 1 h 30 min)
- Niseko and the Panorama Line (about 59 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 1 h 35 min)
- Mt. Yotei and Kyogoku Fukidashi Park (about 67 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 1 h 15 min)
Looking for a home or selling in Tomakomai?
“Lake Shikotsu or Noboribetsu on weekends”, “I want to live near the airport”: we suggest areas that fit the way you want to live. We also help with selling and vacant houses.
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