The Northernmost Point in Japan

The Northernmost Point in Japan is a memorial in , , . The Northernmost Point in Japan is situated near the scenic viewpoint , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cape Soya Lighthouse and Benten-jima.

Lighthouse
Photo: 100yen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 160 metres south of The Northernmost Point in Japan.

Islet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a small deserted island west by northwest of , Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, .

Islet
Photo: Wakimasa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an islet.

The Northernmost Point in Japan

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Latitude
45.52285° or 45° 31′ 22″ north
Longitude
141.9366° or 141° 56′ 12″ east
Open location code
8RQ3GWFP+4J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1446971204
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Korean—“The Northernmost Point in Japan” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “日本最北端之地”
  • Japanese: “日本最北端の地”
  • Korean: “일본 최북단 지점”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 宗谷岬展望台 and 流氷館.

Nearby Places

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Northern Hokkaido: Highlights

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