Mashike Lighthouse
増毛灯台
A historic red-striped concrete lighthouse overlooking the Rumoi coastline, serving as a landmark of Hokkaido's maritime history since 1890.
What it is
- The thirteenth oldest lighthouse in Hokkaido, first lit on December 25, 1890.
- A concrete structure rebuilt in 1949 after a fire destroyed the original wooden building.
- An automated facility that was operated by on-site staff until 1967.
What to see
- A concrete tower featuring distinctive red and white horizontal stripes added in 1990.
- Panoramic views overlooking the Mashike town area and the Rumoi coastline.
Getting there
- The site is a five minute walk from Mashike Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mashike Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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