Kyougamisaki Lighthouse

What it is

• A stone lighthouse first lit in 1898 at the northernmost tip of the Tango Peninsula.
• Designated as a National Important Cultural Property and a Modernization Industrial Heritage site.
• An A-rank preserved lighthouse currently managed by the Maizuru Coast Guard Office.
• A filming location for the 1986 movie Shin Yorokobi mo Kanashimi mo Ikuseisou.

What to see

• A rare first-order Fresnel triple flash lens used for navigation.
• The historic stone structure standing 148 meters above sea level.
• Panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from the cliffside location.

When to go

• The interior is opened to the public for viewing around November 1st.

Getting there

• Accessible via a 30-minute walk from the Kyogamisaki bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.