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Tappizaki Cape

📍 Minmayatatsuhama, Sotogahama, Higashitsugaru, Aomori, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan
Category
Viewpoint
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Address
Minmayatatsuhama, Sotogahama, Higashitsugaru, Aomori, Japan
Coordinates
41.2590, 140.3427

Introduction

Cape Tappi, on the northern tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula in Sotogahama, Aomori, is the northernmost headland of Honshu, with the Sea of Japan, the Tsugaru Strait and Mutsu Bay meeting around it and fierce winds giving it the name 'Cape of Wind'. The white circular Tappi Saki Lighthouse, first lit in 1932 and 13 metres tall, is one of the 50 selected lighthouses of Japan. Nearby stand a song monument to Sayuri Ishikawa's Tsugaru Kaikyō Fuyugeshiki, monomials to Osamu Dazai and Yoshida Shoin, and 362 steps of National Route 339 — the only stretch of national highway made entirely of stairs.

✨ Highlights

1
Northernmost point of Honshu
A 115-metre headland at the tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula, with sea on three sides
2
Tappi Saki Lighthouse
A 13-metre white tower first lit in 1932 and one of the 50 selected lighthouses of Japan
3
Staircase national highway
362 steps and 388 metres of National Route 339 — the only pedestrian-only national highway in Japan
4
Winter-scene song monument
Press the button and Sayuri Ishikawa's Tsugaru Kaikyō Fuyugeshiki plays
5
Memorial stones
Monuments to Dazai's Tsugaru and to Yoshida Shoin stand together on the hill
6
Seikan Tunnel
The tunnel runs 135 metres below the cape, with the undersea Tappi station and incline

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Minmayatatsuhama, Sotogahama, Aomori
→Time needed：1-1.5 hours
→Opening：Open 24 hours, no closing days
→Visitor centre：Tappi-kan, 9:00-16:00, free
→Contact：Tel 0174-31-8025

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday0:00-24:00
Tuesday0:00-24:00
Wednesday0:00-24:00
Thursday0:00-24:00
Friday0:00-24:00
Saturday0:00-24:00
Sunday0:00-24:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Viewing the cape and the lighthouse exterior are both free

Transportation

train

30 min by town bus from JR Minmaya Station

Bus

Tsugaru Line from Aomori to Minmaya, then bus

Driving/Parking

90 min from Aomori IC; free parking

💡 Tips

• The wind is fierce here — hats and paper maps blow away, so secure everything you carry
• Do not linger on exposed cliff paths in fog or rain; shorten the walk and turn back
• The 362-step stairway is fully exposed; visitors with limited mobility can enjoy the view from the car park
• The town bus from JR Minmaya Station takes about 30 minutes but runs infrequently — confirm your return journey
• The Tsugaru Line between Kanita and Minmaya is suspended, so onward connections need checking
• The free car park holds only about 40 cars and 3 coaches, so arrive early in peak season

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Tappizaki Cape?

Monday: 0:00-24:00; Tuesday: 0:00-24:00; Wednesday: 0:00-24:00; Thursday: 0:00-24:00; Friday: 0:00-24:00; Saturday: 0:00-24:00; Sunday: 0:00-24:00

How much is the admission for Tappizaki Cape?

Adult: Free; Viewing the cape and the lighthouse exterior are both free

Any practical tips for visiting Tappizaki Cape?

The wind is fierce here — hats and paper maps blow away, so secure everything you carry Do not linger on exposed cliff paths in fog or rain; shorten the walk and turn back

How long should I spend at Tappizaki Cape?

A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.

How do I get to Tappizaki Cape?

train: 30 min by town bus from JR Minmaya Station; Bus: Tsugaru Line from Aomori to Minmaya, then bus; Driving/Parking: 90 min from Aomori IC; free parking