Osezaki Lighthouse 大瀬埼灯台

Selected as one of the “Top 50 lighthouses” in Japan.

The Osezaki Lighthouse is set against a dramatic backdrop of wave-worn cliffs as steep as 150 meters. Although the current lighthouse was built in 1971, the original structure was designed by an Englishman and erected in 1879. A part of it has been turned into a permanent exhibit at the Museum of Maritime Science in Tokyo.

The nearby observatory is a popular spot for both visitors and locals to enjoy the sunset view. For adventurers, you can also walk to the lighthouse. Getting to the lighthouse requires a 2.4km hike (round-trip of about an hour), but intermittent green tunnels created by camellia trees lining both sides of the paved trail make it a pleasant trek. Once at the lighthouse platform, the sight of the stoic white structure combined with the cliffs and surrounding ocean makes it a spectacular and an unforgettable view.

Area: Tamanoura

Category: Nature & Scenic Spots History, Cultural Properties & Japan Heritage Geoparks

Travel Theme: GotoCity highlights Insta-freiendly spots

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General Information

Address	853-0411　長崎県五島市玉之浦町玉之浦
Telephone Number	0959-87-2216（五島市役所玉之浦支所）
Directions	55 minites by car from Fukue Port Terminal to the viewing platform. Another 20-minute walk to the Lighthouse (40 minutes on the way back).

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