Lighthouse Spots in Shimane Area
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- Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
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- Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Hinomisaki 1478
- The white lighthouse stands at the westernmost tip of the Shimane Peninsula, 63.3 meters above sea level, making it the tallest lighthouse in Japan. 480,000 candela of light illuminates 40 km offshore. The site is located at the tip of a promontory that extends out into the Sea of Japan, making it a beautiful spot for viewing the sunset.
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The lighthouse area and coastline here is absolutely beautiful! The lighthouse itself is pretty, reminded me of some of the ones in New England. I came later in the day, I did not go inside the...
Shimane Areas
What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.
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