A white lighthouse by the Sea of JapanIzumo · Central ShimaneAround Hinomisaki
Explore the cape's lighthouse, pine-lined paths and vermilion shrine. Choose your walk separately from a lighthouse climb, and plan the journey back.
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Hinomisaki: Things to do
This district covers paths and the harbour area around the lighthouse and Hinomisaki Shrine. It requires a separate journey from Izumo Taisha. A lighthouse climb and a coastal walk have different conditions to check.
Choose an exterior view or a lighthouse visitCheck lighthouse admission
Viewing the white lighthouse from the coast is different from climbing its internal stairs. Check visiting hours, fees and temporary closures in the facility guide and Tokokai's latest notices.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Walk between the shrine and coastChoose a section of the walking paths
Walk from the lighthouse through pine woods towards Hinomisaki Shrine. Choose your section on the map, and reconsider a long coastal stay in strong wind or rain.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Travelling onward from Izumo TaishaCheck return services first
Izumo Taisha and Hinomisaki are not in the same walking district. Choose your bus destination and return service first, then decide whether to start at the lighthouse or shrine.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Adapt your visit to the weatherCheck local information at the visitor centre
Check the weather and local path notices before enjoying the sea views. Ask about walks at Hinomisaki Visitor Center and choose a manageable area.
日御碕ビジターセンター — facility information and events(Japanese)izumo-kankou.gr.jp ↗www.city.izumo.shimane.jp ↗Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
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Getting here and planning your stay
From Izumoshi StationCar About 30 minutesIchibata Bus (Hinomisaki route) About 60 min
- CarAbout 30 minutes
- Ichibata Bus (Hinomisaki route)About 60 min
The bus to Hinomisaki Lighthouse takes about 60 minutes. From Izumo Taisha, allow about 18 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus. Destination: Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse. Times are one-way estimates.
Parking2 locationsFree options available
- 日御碕県営駐車場（ビジターセンター側）Free
- 日御碕県営駐車場（東側区画）Free