What this area is like
Hidaka is Japan’s main thoroughbred breeding area, with horse farms along the coast road. At its tip, Cape Erimo is one of Japan’s windiest places, and seals can often be seen on the rocks below.
Plan your visit
A car is the practical way to get around; Cape Erimo is about three and a half hours’ drive from New Chitose Airport.
Choose your next step
Other areas in Hokkaido
Sapporo →Jozankei →Otaru, Kiroro & Shakotan →Niseko & Rusutsu →Lake Toya, Noboribetsu & Tomakomai →Hakodate, Onuma & Matsumae →Wakkanai & Rumoi →Asahikawa & Sounkyo →Furano, Biei & Tomamu →Abashiri, Kitami & Shiretoko →Kushiro, Akan, Nemuro & Kawayu →Ishikari, Sorachi & Chitose →Obihiro & Tokachi →Islands: Rishiri, Rebun, Teuri & Yagishiri →