Japan Lighthouse Guide: 7 Hidden Coastal Gems Along Honshu Worth Visiting
Japan doesn’t market its lighthouses the way it markets its temples or its cherry blossoms, which is a shame — and also your advantage. Honshu’s coastline stretches for thousands of kilometers, wrapping around sea cliffs, volcanic headlands, and fishing coves that most foreign visitors never see. The lighthouses that stand along it tend to be old, well-built, and set against views that would stop anyone in their tracks. Below are seven of the finest lighthouse stops along Honshu, chosen for scenery, accessibility, and the general absence of tour groups. ...