description Mihonoseki Lighthouse Overview
Mihonoseki Lighthouse, located on Shikoku Island, Japan, is a cylindrical limestone tower built in 1894 to guide ships through the treacherous waters of the Seto Inland Sea and stands as one of Japan’s earliest modern lighthouses.
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Where is Mihonoseki Lighthouse located?
Mihonoseki Lighthouse is at Cape Jizozaki on the eastern tip of the Shimane Peninsula in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. It overlooks the Sea of Japan, so it is not on Shikoku Island or in the Seto Inland Sea.
When was Mihonoseki Lighthouse constructed?
The lighthouse was constructed in 1898, during Japan’s Meiji period. It is recognized as one of the historic stone lighthouses of the San’in region.
Can you go inside Mihonoseki Lighthouse?
Visitors generally cannot climb to the top of the lighthouse. They can walk to the observation area and see the Sea of Japan, Mt. Daisen, and the Oki Islands.
What is next to Mihonoseki Lighthouse?
A former lighthouse staff residence and office stand beside the tower. The historic building now operates as a restaurant known as Lighthouse Buffet.
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