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Sai, Aomori / 仏ヶ浦

Hotokegaura Coast

Pale green rock pinnacles lining 2 km of the Shimokita coast, best seen from the sightseeing boats that run from Sai port from April to October.

Tall pale rock pinnacles reflected in a still pool under a blue sky
The rock pinnacles of Hotokegaura (photo taken June 2014)Photo: SQZ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (resized) · License · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Opening hours

Sightseeing boats run from about late April to late October (may not sail in bad weather or rough seas).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

By car, about 1 h 40 min from JR Shimokita Station, then about 20 min on foot down the trail. A taxi from Shimokita Station costs about 28,780 yen.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Parking

There is a car park.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Accessibility

The trail from the car park is steep (about 40 min round trip), so boats are recommended for anyone unsure on their feet. No nursing room, baby-changing table, pushchair loan or place to eat.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
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Address: Sai, Aomori (Japanese address: 青森県下北郡佐井村長後 縫道石国有林地内)

Official site: https://aomori-tourism.com/spot/detail_57.html

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteSome boat trips include a guided landing. From about May to July you may be lucky enough to see dolphins. Enquiries: Sai Village Office (0175-38-2111).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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