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Henashizaki Lighthouse
艫作埼灯台Aomori · Tohoku
A tall white lighthouse first lit in 1941, standing on the rugged Henashi headland where Fukaura's cliffs meet the Sea of Japan. It is one of the taller lighthouses on the northern Sea-of-Japan coast, with sweeping ocean views from the surrounding bluff.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 1,564 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Free to view; no admission charge. The lighthouse grounds/interior are normally closed to the public (occasional special open days only).
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~4h 52m by car
Tags
lighthousecoastsea of japanviewpointcapescenic
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