Sōyamisaki Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Wakkanai, Japan
The Sōyamisaki Lighthouse rises 42.7 meters above the coast, featuring red and white stripes that mark its cylindrical concrete structure against the Okhotsk Sea.
Constructed in 1900 on nearby hills, the lighthouse relocated to its current position in 1966 due to a United States military base establishment.
The structure belongs to the '50 Lighthouses in Japan' collection and represents maritime heritage under the Japan Coast Guard administration.
The lighthouse opens to visitors from Golden Week onward, providing access to observation points with views of the Sōya Strait and winter drift ice.
This maritime beacon stands as the tallest lighthouse in Hokkaidō and holds second place among all Japanese lighthouses, after Hinomisaki in Izumo.
Location: Wakkanai
Operator: 海上保安庁
Part of: 50 Lighthouses in Japan
GPS coordinates: 45.52145,141.93651
Latest update: March 28, 2025 20:06
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