Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Shrine
In Japanese: 日御碕（出雲日御碕灯台・日御碕神社）
The western tip of the Shimane Peninsula: Japan's tallest lighthouse tower (43.65 m) with a viewing gallery, and a vermilion shrine said to guard Japan's nights.
Hinomisaki Shrine: Important Cultural Property
Nearby
- Inasa Beach ≈ 15 min by car
- Izumo Taisha Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo ≈ 20 min by car
- Former Taisha Station ≈ 20 min by car
- Gakuenji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 45 min by Ichibata bus (for Izumo Taisha/Hinomisaki) from JR Izumoshi Station; about 18 min from Izumo Taisha
- Fee
- Lighthouse: ¥300 (junior high and up); shrine free
- Good to know
- Lighthouse 9:00-16:30 or 17:00 with a 12:00-13:00 break on some days; the prefectural road has a one-lane temporary section
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info