Hiyoriyama Lighthouse
日和山灯台
A historic red-and-white striped lighthouse on Cape Takashima offering coastal views and a connection to Japanese cinema history.
What it is
- A Japan Heritage site established in 1883 as Hokkaido's second lighthouse.
- The original wooden structure was replaced by the current concrete building in 1953.
- A filming location featured in the movie Times of Joy and Sorrow.
- An automated facility that previously operated a fog signal station until 2010.
What to see
- The distinctive red and white horizontal stripes added to the tower in 1968.
- Panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from the Cape Takashima cliffs.
- The nearby Otaru Aquarium located in the immediate surrounding area.
Getting there
- Take a local bus from JR Otaru Station to the Cape Takashima area.
- The lighthouse is a ten minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hiyoriyama Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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