Cape Hinomisaki

Overview

Cape Hinomisaki lies in Taisha-cho Hinomisaki, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, jutting into the Sea of Japan at the western tip of the Shimane Peninsula. Part of Daisen-Oki National Park, it is prized for the interplay of rugged rock and deep-blue sea. On the cape stands a stone lighthouse first lit in 1903; at 43.65 metres it is the tallest stone lighthouse in Japan. Hinomisaki Shrine sits nearby, making the cape a favourite scenic spot to combine with a visit to Izumo Taisha.

Highlights

• ●The 43.65 m Hinomisaki lighthouse, Japan's tallest stone lighthouse
• ●A lighthouse history dating to its first lighting in 1903
• ●Rocky shores and Sea of Japan views at the peninsula's west tip
• ●Hinomisaki Shrine set on the cape

History

The Hinomisaki lighthouse was first lit in 1903 and has watched over ships crossing the Sea of Japan ever since. Standing 43.65 metres tall in white stone, it is the tallest stone lighthouse in Japan and the symbol of the cape. Hinomisaki Shrine, deeply tied to Izumo worship, also stands here, and the cape has long been revered as a sacred place. Check detailed origins with official information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Visit Izumo Taisha and head coastward from its approach
2. 2Stop at Hinomisaki Shrine to touch the cape's history
3. 3Walk the Hinomisaki lighthouse and its surrounding paths
4. 4Close the day watching the sun set into the Sea of Japan

Did you know?

💡 At 43.65 metres, the Hinomisaki lighthouse is the tallest stone lighthouse in Japan. Since its first lighting in 1903, it has shone over the sea at the western tip of the Shimane Peninsula for more than a century.

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