Nyudozaki Lighthouse
入道埼灯台
A historic black and white striped lighthouse on the 40th parallel offering panoramic views of the Oga Peninsula coastline.
What it is
- A black and white striped lighthouse located on the northern tip of the Oga Peninsula.
- First lit in 1898 and replaced with the current concrete tower in 1951.
- One of Japan's Top 50 Lighthouses situated within the Oga Quasi-National Park.
- A facility marking the 40th parallel north latitude that became unmanned in 1972.
What to see
- The distinctive black and white striped exterior of the main concrete tower.
- An exhibition room opened in 1998 to commemorate the centennial of the site.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding coastline available to visitors who climb the tower.
When to go
- Public access to the lighthouse is closed from mid-November through March.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Nyudozaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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