Sunosaki Lighthouse, Maritime navigation point in Tateyama, Japan.
Sunosaki Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete structure located at the southwestern point of Boso Peninsula. The white building stands approximately 15 meters tall with its light beam shining from roughly 45 meters above sea level.
Built in 1919, this lighthouse was part of a navigation system for Uraga Channel and Tokyo Bay. It was constructed during an era when modern shipping required reliable technical aids for safe passage.
The lighthouse represents the region's deep connection to maritime navigation and seafaring traditions. Visitors experience how coastal communities have depended on such structures to maintain safe passage through these waters.
The location is best reached by bus from Tateyama Station, with a journey of about 35 minutes to the Sunosaki Todai-Mae stop. The site is reasonably accessible and offers parking for those arriving by car.
On clear days, visitors can see Mount Fuji and Izu Oshima Island from this southwestern point of the peninsula. Marguerite flowers bloom around the structure, adding seasonal color to the site throughout the year.
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