Shiretokomisaki lighthouse

The white lighthouse stands at an elevation of 102 meters on the northern edge of the Shiretoko Peninsula, overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk.

The Japan Coast Guard established this maritime navigation structure in 1963 to enhance safety for vessels traveling along the Hokkaido coastline.

This structure belongs to a collection of 50 essential Japanese lighthouses that represent the nation's commitment to maritime navigation and safety.

The lighthouse operates continuously under the management of the Wakkanai Coast Guard office, providing critical guidance to ships in northern Japanese waters.

The structure's position at coordinates 44.3401°N and 145.3361°E marks the intersection between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko National Park boundaries.

Location: Shari

Inception: 1963

Elevation above the sea: 102 m

Operator: 海上保安庁

Part of: 50 Lighthouses in Japan

GPS coordinates: 44.34011,145.33612

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:20