Doi Cape

Overview

Doi Cape is located at the southernmost tip of Kusuma City, Miyazaki Prefecture, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by steep cliffs, it boasts magnificent scenery. At the cape's tip stands the Doi Cape Lighthouse, a 13.2m tall structure built in 1910, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, its horizon, and distant islands. It's a symbolic landmark of Doi Cape, attracting many visitors. Doi Cape is also home to the wild horses known as 'Doi Misaki Misairu'. You can observe these horses living freely. Descendants of horses released by the Satsuma clan in the early Edo period, around 100 of these friendly horses now roam the cape. An encounter with them is sure to be a memorable part of your Doi Cape experience. Beyond the horses and lighthouse, Doi Cape offers historical sites and nature trails, making it a fascinating destination where nature and history intertwine.