Nyudozaki Lighthouse

Overview

Nyudozaki Lighthouse is a large two-tone lighthouse painted in white and black, standing at the tip of Cape Nyudo on the northern end of the Oga Peninsula in Oga, Akita Prefecture. It lies within Oga Quasi-National Park, a scenic area overlooking the Sea of Japan. Located on the 40th parallel north, it forms a pair with Rikuchū Kurosaki Lighthouse on the Pacific side in Iwate Prefecture.

Highlights

• ●A large lighthouse painted in two colors, white and black
• ●Standing at the tip of Cape Nyudo on the northern end of the Oga Peninsula
• ●A scenic spot overlooking the Sea of Japan, known for its sunsets
• ●Selected as one of Japan's 50 notable lighthouses

History

The lighthouse was established in 1951. Located on the 40th parallel north, it is known as a counterpart to Rikuchū Kurosaki Lighthouse on the Pacific side. A stone marker recording the longitude and latitude stands at the site.

Map

40.0050, 139.7017 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Walk out to the tip of Cape Nyudo to view the lighthouse
2. 2Take in the large lighthouse painted in white and black
3. 3Check the stone marker recording the longitude and latitude
4. 4Enjoy the evening view from the scenic point overlooking the Sea of Japan

Did you know?

💡 As a lighthouse on the 40th parallel north, it forms a pair with Rikuchū Kurosaki Lighthouse on the Pacific side.

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