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Hirakubo Lighthouse

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Hirakubo Lighthouse

平久保灯台

Okinawa

Hirakubo Lighthouse stands on the cape at the northern tip of Ishigaki, built in 1898 and seen only from the surrounding headland — the tower itself is not open to the public. The cape is free, with a car park and toilets, and it looks out over open ocean towards the neighbouring islands.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more popular beaches and attractions in Ishigaki, overlooking this scenic lighthouse.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.5· 1,755 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free — an open cape at Ishigaki's northern tip with a free car park and toilets. The lighthouse tower itself is not open to the public; you view it from the surrounding headland.

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

lighthouseIshigakiviewpoint

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