Overview
Cape Kasa (Kasa-no-misaki) is a cape facing the Sea of Japan in Hashitate, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Jutting out into the sea from Kaga's coastline, it is crowned by a white lighthouse, and its appeal lies in the grand scenery woven from the blue sea and sky and the waves rolling in. Walking the promenade in the sea breeze with the horizon spread before you, it is one of the representative scenic spots of the Kaga coast.
Highlights
- ●A grand panorama of blue sea and wide sky from a cape jutting into the Sea of Japan
- ●A white lighthouse on the cape and a picture-perfect scene at one with the sea
- ●Coastal landforms born of the Sea of Japan, such as rocky shores and cliffs carved by erosion
- ●The beauty of dusk as the sun sinks into the sea, and a promenade walk in the sea breeze
History
Cape Kasa has long been a maritime landmark for ships crossing the Sea of Japan. The lighthouse standing on the cape has watched over the safety of navigation, and the surrounding area continues in rocky shores and cliffs shaped by marine erosion. The Hashitate area is known for coastal landforms carved over long ages by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan, and Cape Kasa is one of the capes born of such natural forces. Please confirm details of the lighthouse and whether it can be viewed through official sources.
Access
The cape is located in Hashitate, Kaga City, Ishikawa, at roughly 36.35 degrees north and 136.30 degrees east, along the coast of Kaga. A common approach is by car toward the coast from stations such as Kaga-Onsen on the JR Hokuriku Main Line. A promenade leads toward the tip of the cape, reached on foot from the parking area. As the seaside path can be windy on some days, watch your footing, and confirm the parking location and opening hours in advance for peace of mind.
Best season
The views of the Sea of Japan can be enjoyed year-round, but on clear days when the air is crisp, the horizon stretches into view for an exceptional sight. From gentle spring into early summer, and at dusk as the sun sinks into the sea, it is especially beautiful and photogenic. In winter the rough waves characteristic of the Sea of Japan show their power, but wind and snow strengthen, so take ample care with the weather and your footing when visiting.
Map
36.3520, 136.3001 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Cape Kasa in Hashitate by car from stations such as Kaga-Onsen
- 2Park your car and walk the promenade toward the tip of the cape
- 3Gaze at the lighthouse and the grand panorama of the Sea of Japan and take photos
- 4Also stroll the Hashitate shore and the townscape tied to the Kitamaebune ships
Did you know?
💡 Fondly known by the name Kasa, this cape commands a wide view of sea and sky thanks to its landform thrusting into the Sea of Japan, and together with the lighthouse it creates a picture-perfect scene. Hashitate is also known as a place that once thrived with the Kitamaebune trading ships, and the view from Cape Kasa quietly evokes the maritime history and nature staged upon the Sea of Japan.
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