Cape Shiriya

Cape Shiriya
尻屋崎
Aerial Photo of Shiriyazaki in 2010
Map showing the location of Cape Shiriya
Location of Shiriyazaki in Aomori Prefecture
Map showing the location of Cape Shiriya
Cape Shiriya (Japan)
Location Higashidōri, Aomori, Japan
Coordinates 41°25′50″N 141°27′44″E / 41.43056°N 141.46222°E / 41.43056; 141.46222Coordinates: 41°25′50″N 141°27′44″E / 41.43056°N 141.46222°E / 41.43056; 141.46222
Surface elevation 0 m

Cape Shiriya (尻屋崎, Shiriyazaki) is a headland on the northerneastern point of the island of Honshu in Japan. It is located within the borders of the town of Higashidōri, Aomori in northern Shimokita Peninsula, and is part of the Shimokita Hantō Quasi-National Park. The cape is on the border of Tsugaru Strait separating Honshu from Hokkaido, and the Pacific Ocean.

Shiriyazaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Shiriya. The area is also noted for Kandachime (寒立馬), a breed of semi-feral horse noted for sturdiness in cold weather.

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