The earliest first sunrise in Japan: "Kofuji"
Of the many local Fujis in Japan, this Ko-Fuji on Hahajima is probably the most remote. Located at 26 degrees north latitude and 142 degrees east longitude, it is the southernmost local Fuji in Japan. Every year, people visit this place to see the earliest first sunrise in Japan.
The local Fuji of Ogasawara, "Little Fuji"
It is also famous as the place where many tourists, including locals, come to see the earliest first sunrise in Japan on January 1st.
"Kofuji" is about a 40-minute walk from the southernmost point of the prefectural road on Hahajima.
This is a recommended spot for those who want to see a spectacular view.
If you visit Hahajima, be sure to try to see "Kofuji."
access:Hahajima Minamizaki, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo
(Click on the address to see the map)
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