Hinomisaki
The white masonry of Hinomisaki Lighthouse glimmers in contrast to the blue sky and sea. Inside the lighthouse is a 163-step spiral stairway that will take you to the viewing deck on top where you can take in the view of the coast. There is also a nice walking path along the coast that provides stunning views.
Sunsets at Hinomisaki are spectacular. Sunsets that paint the sky red as the sun sinks in the horizon are a must-see.
Nearby is Hinomisaki Shrine, its vermilion color vividly stands out against the blue of the Sea of Japan and the green of the surrounding forests.
Street address
- 1478 Hinomisaki, Taisha-cho, Izumo City
Access
- [Ichibata Bus]Dentetsu-Taishaeki-->Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Around 30 minutes
- [Ichibata Bus]Dentetsu-Taishaeki-->Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Opening Hours
- (Inside the lighthouse)
09:00-16:30 (17:00 on Saturday & Sunday from Mar. to Sep.)
Closed
- December 30 and 31
Best season
- Jun., Jul., Aug.
Point
- Restaurants near the lighthouse serve up fresh, local seafood bowls and other dishes.

Spots around
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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
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Izumo Soba
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Izumo Enmusubi Airport
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Iwami Kagura Traditional Dance
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Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center and the townscape of Omori
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Matsue Castle
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Kuniga Coast )
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Tamatsukuri Hot Springs
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Sekiheki(Red Cliff))
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Tsuwano Tonomachi Street
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Japanese inns and guesthouses on the islands
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Taikodani Inari Shrine
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Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site
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Hagi Iwami Airport
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Adachi Museum of Art
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Oki Islands Global Geopark Airport