Rausu Lighthouse
羅臼灯台
A cliffside lighthouse in Hokkaido offering panoramic views of Rausu Port and the disputed Kunashiri Island across the sea.
What it is
- A maritime navigation light established in 1971 to guide ships near Rausu Port.
- A public park and emergency evacuation site located on a seventy meter high cliff.
- A functional lighthouse that has operated year-round since March 1993.
What to see
- A concrete structure painted white with two distinctive red horizontal bands.
- Clear views of Kunashiri Island across the water from the lighthouse grounds.
- A white light that flashes once every ten seconds across the ocean.
- An elevated vantage point overlooking the activity of Rausu Port below.
When to go
- Visit outside of winter when the access road is paved and open for vehicles.
- The light is active year-round for those viewing from a distance at night.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Rausu Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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