is the northernmost point of the island of Honshu in Japan. It is located within the borders of the town of Ōma, Aomori in northern

Shimokita Peninsula is the remote northeastern cape of the Japanese island of Honshū, stretching out towards Hokkaidō. Overview It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, Tsugaru Strait to the north and Mutsu Bay to the west and south. Shaped like an axe ...

, and is part of the Shimokita Hantō Quasi-National Park. The cape extends into the Tsugaru Strait separating Honshu from Hokkaido, which is away. On a clear day,

Mount Hakodate is an inactive volcanic mountain in Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan. The mountain is renowned for its view of the surrounding bay and city. The Michelin Green Guide: Japan gave the experience 3/3 stars in a review, placing it as equal to mountain v ...

on the island of Hokkaido to the north can be seen.

Ōmazaki Lighthouse The is a lighthouse located at the northernmost extremity of the Shimokita Peninsula of Honshū island in Ōma, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is maintained by the Japan Coast Guard. The lighthouse is located on a small offshore island called Ben ...

is located on a small island just offshore from Cape Ōma. Honshu Northernmost tip Monument

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Japan National Tourism Organisation (JMTO) site
Ōma Landforms of Aomori Prefecture Tourist attractions in Aomori Prefecture Oma Extreme points of Japan