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Cape Todo / Todogasaki Lighthouse

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Cape Todo / Todogasaki Lighthouse

魹ヶ埼灯台

Iwate · Tohoku

Honshu's easternmost point, marked by an unstaffed 1950 lighthouse reached via a roughly 4km, 1-hour trail from Aneyoshi port.

Why it's hidden

A genuine hiking reward — Honshu's easternmost tip — that draws almost no crowds.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.6· 117 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Unstaffed lighthouse reached by free public trail (~4km) from Aneyoshi; no admission. Japan Coast Guard listing.

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

lighthousehikingcoast

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