Sunset at the edge of Japan
Any month; sunset is best. Reach the island by ferry or plane.
Tourism source ↗A white lighthouse at the far south-west tip of Fukue Island in the Goto Islands, above sheer cliffs that drop into the East China Sea. The viewpoint at the top is a famous sunset spot; the walk down to the lighthouse is steep.
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25°C
Mainly clear
💧 61% rain chance · wind 22 km/h
Hourly forecast
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23°💧 5%
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Forecast: Open-Meteo
Packing checklist
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Parking
Osezaki observation deck parking
AVAILABLE
SUV / high-roof friendly
Parking at the observation deck above the lighthouse.
Parking source ↗
Directions to Osezaki Lighthouse Cliffs
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Steep road down to the lighthouse.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: none
Drones: permit required
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-13
- 1. Osezaki Lighthouse · Alpsdake · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0