A trip to the northernmost point of Japan while enjoying the scenic beauty of Hokkaido. That is the Soya National Highway.
Outline of “Soya National Highway”
Travel to the northernmost point of Japan while enjoying the scenic views of Hokkaido.
That is the “Soya National Highway“. The section from Monbetsu to Cape Soya on National Route 238, also known as the Okhotsk Line, is one of the longest touring routes in Hokkaido and promises moments of contact with nature and excitement.
Motorbike touring is in summer, but it seems that you can see drift ice in winter.
Basic information of “Soya national highway”
Name | Soya National Highway (Okhotsk Line) |
Section | Monbetsu City to Cape Soya in Wakkanai City |
Distance | About 180km |
Spots on the route
- Road Station Okoppe
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Location 紋1322-21 Okoppe, Okoppe-cho, Betsu-gun (along Route 239) Regular holiday Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31 to January 5)
Merchandise sales: Every Monday (early April to late October) *If Monday is a holiday, the next dayBusiness hours 9:00-17:00 (November-April)
9:00-18:00 (May-October)
Until 17:00 if the free accommodation facility is closed
product sales
9:00-17:00 (early April to late October)
9:30-16:30 (Late November-Late March) - Road Station Omu
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Location 1885-14 Oumu, Oumu-cho, Monbetsu-gun (along Route 238) Regular holiday Open all year round Business hours 8:00-21:00 (May-October)
8:00-20:00 (November-April) - Road Station Marine Island Okajima
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Location 1978-13 Okajima, Esashi-cho, Esashi-gun (along Route 238) Closing day Year-end and New Year holidays, every Monday (November to April) *May be closed during bad weather
Restaurant: Every MondayBusiness hours 9:00-16:30 (Late April-June/October)
9:00-17:00 (July-September)
9:30-15:30 (November to late April)
restaurant
10:00-14:00 (LO 14:00) (April-October)
11:00-13:30 (LO 13:30) (November-March) - Okhotsk Museum Esashi
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Exhibits of Okhotsk culture, Japan’s largest killer whale skeleton, fish, birds, insects, plants, and other rich nature
Location 1614-1 Mikasa-cho, Esashi-cho, Esashi-gun, Hokkaido 098-5823 Closing day Every Monday and Tuesday of the last week (If Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday is closed)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 30-January 4)Business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Viewing fee Free Inquiry 0163-62-1231 - Kitami Kamui Cape Park
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“Kitami Kamui Cape Park” is located in a wonderful place connecting Cape Kitami Kamui and the Sea of Okhotsk.
- Roadside Station North Okhotsk Hamatonbetsu
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Location 21-1 Chuokita, Hamatonbetsu-cho, Esashi-gun (along Route 275) Regular holiday Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 3) Business hours Community Center: 9:00-19:00
Cafe/Shop: 10:00-18:00
Soya Misaki Park
The biggest highlight of the “Soya national highway” is Cape Soya.
Located at the northernmost tip of Japan, it is a great spot where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Sea of Okhotsk.
When you stand on Cape Soya, you will feel like you are standing at the farthest north, and you will be enveloped in an extraordinary feeling.
Info | ■Location 2 Cape Soya, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido ■Fees free ■Parking lot can be ■Website www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp(稚内市) |
Map |
Facilities at Cape Soya
Basic information about Soya National Highway
Info | Soya National Highway (Okhotsk Line) ■Section Monbetsu City ~ Wakkanai City Soya Misaki ■Distance Approximately 180km |
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