Cape Nosappu First Sunrise Worship
Japanese name:納沙布岬 初日詣
📅 Fri, Jan 1, 2027
About this event
At Cape Nosappu, the easternmost point of mainland Japan, the traditional event "Cape Nosappu First Sunrise Worship" will be held on New Year's Day to view the first sunrise. Sunrise is at around 6:49 AM. During the event, commemorative ema (wooden prayer plaques) will be distributed at the Nemuro City Northern Territories Museum from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM (limited quantities available). Additionally, from 6:20 AM, a performance of the local folk performing art "Nemuro Taiko" drumming will take place in front of the Hoppokan. Please note that event details may change or be canceled depending on weather conditions. As there are many private residences around the venue, please refrain from parking in non-designated spots or entering private property. Round-trip buses from the Nemuro Station Bus Terminal to the venue (2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for elementary school students and younger) are also scheduled to operate.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Cape Nosappu
Nosappu, Nemuro, Hokkaido 087-0165
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