Notoro Misaki Lighthouse

What it is

• A historic lighthouse on a terrace overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk in Abashiri City.
• The structure first began operations with a fog signal service in October 1917.
• The facility became fully automated in 1980 and switched to solar power in 1996.
• The surrounding grounds are part of the Abashiri Municipal Misaki Ranch.

What to see

• An octagonal tower featuring a distinct black and white painted design.
• Cattle and horses grazing in the nearby municipal ranch fields.
• Panoramic views of the Sea of Okhotsk from the coastal terrace.
• The renovated exterior of the lighthouse structure completed in September 2017.

When to go

• Visit between May and October to see livestock grazing in the surrounding fields.

Getting there

• The site is a 20-minute drive from Abashiri Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.