Shionomisaki Lighthouse

What it is

• A stone lighthouse marking the southernmost point of Honshu island.
• One of eight original treaty lighthouses built under Richard Henry Brunton.
• An A-rank preserved structure located within Yoshino-Kumano National Park.
• The current stone tower replaced the original wooden structure in 1878.

What to see

• The historic stone tower which visitors can climb for a fee.
• An on-site museum displaying historical lighthouse equipment and lenses.
• Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the top of the structure.
• The surrounding coastal scenery of Cape Shiono in Kushimoto Town.

Getting there

• Bus service runs directly from JR Kushimoto Station to the site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.