Senboshi Misaki Park Live Cam

Historical Evolution

Senboshi Misaki Park occupies a dramatic headland on the northern tip of Rishiri Island, an outpost of volcanic beauty off Hokkaido’s rugged coast. Long before it became a well-trodden destination for eco-tourism and Rishiri Island hiking trails, this cape served as a navigational landmark for Ainu sea hunters and Edo-period fishing boats. Oral traditions speak of guardianship rituals performed on the cliffs, beseeching the kami of the Sea of Japan for abundant herring and kelp harvests. Over centuries, the headland’s strategic significance evolved alongside advancements in maritime navigation, culminating in the erection of a beacon light in the early 20th century to guide steamships traveling between Wakkanai and Rebun Island.