Cape Shiriya & Kandachime horses
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Partly closed in April: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in November: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in December. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
The northeastern tip of Honshu, with Shiriyazaki Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in Japan. Hardy Kandachime horses graze on the surrounding pasture.
Nearby
- Osorezan Bodaiji (Mt. Osore) ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Shimokita Kotsu bus (Shiriya line) from Mutsu Bus Terminal about 1 hour to Shiriyazaki, right by the stop (runs May 1–Oct 31)
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Lighthouse entry 200 yen (junior high and older)
- Good to know
- Gate open 8:00–15:45 in April and 7:00–16:45 from May 1 to Nov 30; closed for winter Dec 1–Mar 31
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info