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Shioyazaki Lighthouse
A white symbol that hugs the horizon, linking the sea and sky.
First lit in 1899, this lighthouse stands 27 meters tall and shines with a 440,000-candela beam. Known for its sturdy reinforced concrete structure and striking white exterior, it has long been beloved as a symbol of the surrounding coast.
It has been selected as one of the “50 Best Lighthouses in Japan,” and its fame extends nationwide thanks to its appearance in the lyrics of a hit song by Showa-era superstar Hibari Misora and as a film location. Its rare appeal as a lighthouse that visitors can actually enter also draws plenty of tourists who make a special trip just to come here.
Climb the 103-step spiral staircase, and the ocean view from the top floor is almost beyond words. As you gaze out at the horizon in the refreshing sea breeze, you are sure to feel the vast scale of the Pacific Ocean all over again.
The on-site exhibition room carefully explains the lighthouse’s long history. Along with displays introducing how lighthouses work and tracing its path through the earthquake disaster, you can also see valuable materials such as bricks from the original lighthouse and a mercury bath rotation device.
Highlights
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A lighthouse first lit in 1899, known for its sturdy construction and beautiful white exterior.
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You can actually climb it and tour the inside, with a sweeping ocean view waiting at the top.
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An exhibition room is also attached, offering an easy-to-understand introduction to the lighthouse’s history.
Photos
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A white lighthouse standing 27 meters tall and shining with a 440,000-candela beam Photo courtesy of: Tokokai Association
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The view from the lighthouse landing, with the ocean spreading out below Photo courtesy of: Tokokai Association
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When the weather is good, beautiful western sunlight sometimes pours in Photo courtesy of: Tokokai Association
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A song monument to Showa-era superstar Hibari Misora stands on the grounds Photo courtesy of: Tokokai Association
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An exhibition room is attached, displaying valuable materials related to the lighthouse Photo courtesy of: Tokokai Association
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, there is not.
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Are there restrooms?
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No, there are none on the lighthouse grounds. (They are only available near the entrance.)
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed on the same day if you show your admission ticket again.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No, there is not.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 塩屋埼灯台
- Postal Code
- 970-0223
- Address
- 34 Usuiso Shukuzaki, Taira, Iwaki City, Fukushima
- Phone
- 0246-39-3924 (Tokokai Shioyazaki Branch Office)
- Closed on
- Open daily (may close in bad weather such as strong winds)
- Hours
- 9:00am–4:00pm (Saturdays and Sundays from March to September: 9:00am–4:30pm)
- Admission
- Admission fee (visiting donation): 300 yen for junior high school students and older, free for elementary school students and younger
- Access
- Approx. 15-minute walk from the “Todai Iriguchi” bus stop on the Shin Joban Kotsu bus
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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