Tairadate Lighthouse

What it is

• A large white circular lighthouse marking the entrance to Mutsu Bay.
• The original structure was first lit on April 1, 1899.
• The facility underwent renovation in 1960 and was rebuilt in 1985.
• It stands on Myojinsaki along the historic Matsumae Highway.

What to see

• The tall white circular tower situated on the coastline.
• The Tairadate Battery Site located in the immediate vicinity.
• The surrounding Tairadate Fishing Port area.
• Views of the water from the Myojinsaki vantage point.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Kanita Station for a twenty minute journey.
• The site is accessible via National Route 280 from Aomori City.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.