Lighthouses in Hokkaidō

All 23 Lighthouses in Hokkaidō we have written up in English.

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Mashike Lighthouse

Mashike Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic red-striped concrete lighthouse overlooking the Rumoi coastline, serving as a landmar...

Sōyamisaki Lighthouse

Sōyamisaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

The northernmost government-managed lighthouse in Japan, offering views across the Soya Strait t...

Hiyoriyama Lighthouse

Hiyoriyama Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic red-and-white striped lighthouse on Cape Takashima offering coastal views and a conne...

Chikiumisaki Lighthouse

Chikiumisaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic octagonal lighthouse perched on hundred-meter cliffs, recognized as one of Japan's to...

Esanmisaki Lighthouse

Esanmisaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic lighthouse on the Kameda Peninsula offering Pacific Ocean views and a backdrop of Mou...

Tōbutsu-misaki Lighthouse

Tōbutsu-misaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

This bright red-banded lighthouse on Cape Kiritappu offers dramatic coastal views and is Hokkaid...

Shiretokomisaki lighthouse

Shiretokomisaki lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic concrete lighthouse on a remote cape, recognized as one of Japan's top fifty lighthou...

Wakkanai Lighthouse

Wakkanai Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

The tallest lighthouse in Hokkaido and second tallest in Japan, featuring iconic red and white s...

Hanasaki Lighthouse

Hanasaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic red-and-white lighthouse on the Nemuro Peninsula offering views of the Pacific Ocean...

Motta Misaki Lighthouse

Motta Misaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

Japan's highest lighthouse by tower top height, featuring black and white stripes and an observa...

Ochiishi Misaki Lighthouse

Ochiishi Misaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic square lighthouse on Hokkaido's rugged cliffs, recognized as one of Japan's top fifty...

Kattoshimisaki Lighthouse

Kattoshimisaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic Hokkaido lighthouse serving as a vital landmark for ships entering Hakodate Port sinc...

Erimomisaki Lighthouse

Erimomisaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A historic lighthouse on Hokkaido's rugged southern tip, famous for its coastal terraces and res...

Ayoro Hana Lighthouse

Ayoro Hana Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A decommissioned red and white lighthouse in Hokkaido preserved by the local town as a scenic co...

Rausu Lighthouse

Rausu Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A cliffside lighthouse in Hokkaido offering panoramic views of Rausu Port and the disputed Kunas...

Kushirosaki Lighthouse

Kushirosaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A unique building-style lighthouse in Hokkaido first lit in 1891, offering a distinct architectu...

Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse

Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A functional white lighthouse built in 1970 that serves as a local maritime landmark in the town...

Notsukesaki Lighthouse

Notsukesaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A functional lighthouse on the Notsuke Peninsula offering views of Kunashiri Island and surround...

Ishikari Lighthouse

Ishikari Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

Hokkaido's oldest lighthouse is a historic red-and-white iron tower located within a scenic coas...

Notoro Misaki Lighthouse

Notoro Misaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

An iconic octagonal black and white lighthouse on a Hokkaido terrace offering views of the Sea o...

Monbetsu Lighthouse

Monbetsu Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

A 1960s lighthouse in Hokkaido offering seasonal public access and views of the Okhotsk Sea from...

Shirakami misaki Lighthouse

Shirakami misaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

This concrete lighthouse marks the southernmost point of Hokkaido and offers expansive views acr...

Nosappumisaki Lighthouse

Nosappumisaki Lighthouse

HOKKAIDō · PLACE

The easternmost lighthouse on mainland Japan, this historic site offers views of the Northern Te...

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