Kamome-jima Island

The Symbol of Esashi

Historically, Esashi was a bustling port town with cargo ships coming back and forth with precious cargo. With so much traffic, even Kamome, a small island off the coast of Esashi, was used as a natural port. When viewed from above, the island is reminiscent of a seagull spreading its wings, hence its name, Kamome (“seagull”) Island.  A walkway was constructed from the inland coast to the center of the island, which makes for a perfect stroll. Check out natural sights like Heishi Rock, the mysterious tatami mat-like plateau of huge rocks, and the dreamy lighthouse that bathes the evening sky in its glow as you tour the island and the surrounding area. The picturesque nature of the island continues into the evening: Kamome Island was selected as one of the top 100 sunset-viewing spots in Japan. Time your walk just right and you won’t be disappointed as the sun goes down!

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒043-0045 
Address
北海道江差町鴎島
Telephone Number
0139-52-0117(Esashi General Tourist Information Center)
Car Park
Free
Directions
●By bus: About 120 minutes from JR Hakodate Station, get off at “Kamomejima Iriguchi” and walk About 10 minutes
●By car: About 90 minutes from Hakodate Airport
Website

Esashi Town

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

Nearby sightseeing spots

Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum
Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10307.html
Stroll the Rekimachi Arcade in a kimono
Stroll the Rekimachi Arcade in a kimono
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_12959.html
Ubagamidaijingu Shrine/Esashi Ubagamidaijingu Shrine Togyo Festival
Ubagamidaijingu Shrine/Esashi Ubagamidaijingu Shrine Togyo Festival
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_11002.html
Esashi Oiwake Kaikan, Esashi Yama Kaikan
Esashi Oiwake Kaikan, Esashi Yama Kaikan
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10163.html
Inishie Kaido Street
Inishie Kaido Street
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10309.html
Former Nakamura Family Merchant House
Former Nakamura Family Merchant House
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10312.html
Shogakuin Temple
Shogakuin Temple
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_12194.html

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