Izu Osezaki Lighthouse

What it is

• A thirteen-meter tall lighthouse first lit in November 1957.
• A maritime structure situated on the tip of Cape Osezaki in Numazu City.
• A landmark located within the grounds of Hikitechikara no Mikoto Shrine.
• An active light reaching a distance of twelve nautical miles.

What to see

• The Osezaki Myojin Pond located directly behind the lighthouse structure.
• A cobblestone shoreline along the nearby coast.
• The Ose Swimming Beach and a bay known for diving.
• The surrounding shrine grounds which require an entrance fee to access.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.