Overview
The Kyūroku-jima lighthouse is a white lighthouse standing on the island of Kyūroku-jima off the coast of Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture. Built on a remote islet in the Sea of Japan, it quietly guides the surrounding waters. It lies about 32 km offshore from the town of Fukaura.
Highlights
- ●a white lighthouse on a remote Sea of Japan islet
- ●its distance of about 32 km off Fukaura
- ●the rocky scenery of Kyūroku-jima
- ●the tower seen from the water
History
The lighthouse was built in 1958, raising its white tower on the rocks of Kyūroku-jima.
Access
It stands on Kyūroku-jima, about 32 km off the coast of Fukaura in Aomori Prefecture. As it sits on a remote islet, landing is not easy; please check maps and official information about whether a visit is possible.
Best season
From early summer to autumn, when the sea is calm and the air is clear, is the best time to view the white tower from a boat.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1look toward Kyūroku-jima from the Fukaura shore
- 2view the white Kyūroku-jima lighthouse from a boat
- 3enjoy the surrounding Sea of Japan scenery
- 4savor seafood in the port town of Fukaura
Did you know?
💡 Kyūroku-jima, where the lighthouse stands, is a small island in the Sea of Japan some 32 km away from Fukaura, and its white tower stands out strikingly.
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