Cape Sada
The westernmost point of Honshu — a bare volcanic cape reaching into the Bungo Channel between Ehime and Oita. A suspended monorail descends to the tip for 360° water views.
2–3 hours
Free (cape and lighthouse; no monorail)
Cape and lighthouse area always accessible on foot (about 20–25 min from car park); lighthouse interior not open to the public.
Year-round (clearest views in winter)
About 90 min–2 h drive from Matsuyama (via Ozu IC); or JR Yahatahama Station then bus to Misaki about 1 h 5 min, then car/taxi about 35 min to cape. Parking free; about 20–30 min walk from parking to lighthouse
Location
Why Visit
- 1
The world's only commercially operated monorail to a cape descends to the tip
- 2
Oita's Saganoseki peninsula is clearly visible 13km across the strait
- 3
Nuclear plant Ikata sits on the same cape — a uniquely Japanese juxtaposition
Local Tips
The cape is the westernmost point of Shikoku. The clifftop path to the lighthouse offers strong views of the Seto Inland Sea and Kyushu on clear days. Sunset is ideal; the lighthouse can be viewed from outside only.
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