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Located on the southwestern tip of Shikoku Island in Japan, Shiribuya Cape Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical structure built in 1894 to warn mariners of dangerous reefs and shoals within Seto Inland Sea waters. It stands approximately 26 meters tall and utilizes a fixed optic lens for its light signal.
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Where is Shiriya Cape Lighthouse located?
Shiriya Cape Lighthouse, also called Shiriyazaki Lighthouse, stands at Cape Shiriya in Higashidori, Aomori Prefecture, on the northeastern tip of Honshu. It is not on Shikoku or in the Seto Inland Sea.
When was Shiriya Cape Lighthouse built?
The lighthouse began operating in 1876. It is a historic brick lighthouse associated with the Meiji-period modernization of Japan’s coastal navigation.
What is special about Shiriya Cape Lighthouse?
It is known as Japan’s tallest brick-built lighthouse, at roughly 33 meters high. Cape Shiriya is also associated with Kandachime horses, which live in the surrounding windswept area.
Can visitors climb Shiriya Cape Lighthouse?
On open visitor days, people can enter the tower and climb 128 stairs for views over the Tsugaru Strait and Pacific Ocean. Opening access is seasonal and can depend on local conditions.
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