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Cape Daio / Daiozaki Lighthouse

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Cape Daio / Daiozaki Lighthouse

大王埼灯台

Mie · Kansai

A climbable 1927 lighthouse on a dramatic cape at the tip of the Shima Peninsula, with sweeping Pacific views and a fishing village below.

Why we picked it

A striking coastal viewpoint overshadowed by the shrine circuit further north.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 1,717 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM

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

Admission
Cape is free; climbing the lighthouse deck is a 300 yen donation (adults/JHS+), under-ele free.
Nearest station
Shima-Shimmei Station
Website
tokokai.org/tourlight/tourlight09

Today

9:00–12:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM

Tags

lighthouseviewpointcoast

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