Shionomisaki Lighthouse
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Experience the romance of being at the southernmost point of Honshu, with stunning views stretching to the horizon and a historic landmark.
Highlights
- Southernmost Lighthouse of Honshu
- Western-style lighthouse built in the early Meiji period following the Edo Treaty
- Class A preserved lighthouse with high historical and cultural value
- Stunning views extending to the horizon
- Panoramic views of the vast Pacific Ocean
Basic Information
- Address
- 2877 Shionomisaki, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Wakayama
- Access
- Take the Kumano Kotsu bus from Kushimoto Station on the JR Kisei Main Line (Kinokuni Line) to Shionomisaki Lighthouse, then it's a 2-minute walk. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Cld.Days
- Open every day
- Fee
- Entrance Fee: ¥300, Parking Fee: ¥300, Motorcycles: Free
- INFO
- Climbing the lighthouse requires navigating stairs and a ladder, making it inaccessible to individuals with mobility limitations or the elderly.
Overview
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