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Hirakubosaki Lighthouse

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A historic lighthouse on Ishigaki Island's northern tip offering panoramic ocean views and a romantic atmosphere for visitors.

Hirakubosaki Lighthouse
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What it is

  • The northernmost point of Ishigaki Island on the Hirakubo Peninsula.
  • A maritime facility constructed by the Ryukyu government in 1965.
  • A certified Lover's Lighthouse managed by the Japan Coast Guard.
  • The former site of a seventeenth century watchtower for monitoring ships.

What to see

  • The white lighthouse tower standing at the edge of the peninsula.
  • A certification sign designating the location as a Lover's Lighthouse.
  • The designated national historic site of the original ship watchtower.
  • Panoramic views of the surrounding ocean from the northern tip.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Hirakubosaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps

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