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Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse

Shimane · · Historic Districts

Japanese name: 出雲日御碕灯台

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Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
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WHAT TO DOIzumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse

A lighthouse at Hinomisaki in Izumo, the tallest stone lighthouse in Japan.

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A lighthouse at Hinomisaki in Izumo, the tallest stone lighthouse in Japan.

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A chalk-white lighthouse about 20 minutes by car from Izumo Taisha. It stands a little over 63 meters above sea level and a little over 43 meters from the ground to the top of the tower, vividly contrasting with the blue sky. The top of the lighthouse serves as an observation deck.

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