Located on a hill by Mihonoseki Harbour, Gohonmatsu Park offers you a breath-taking view of the surroundings. It is famous for its thousands of azaleas that bloom in May. From there, you can follow a nature trail to Mihonoseki Lighthouse, located on Cape Jizo, at the easternmost tip of the Shimane Peninsula. Also accessible by road from the harbour, the lighthouse was built in 1898 and is noted as a historical lighthouse. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal made from fresh ingredients while looking out over the expansive view of the Oki Islands (visible on a clear day) and the blue sea speckled with fishing boats and seagulls.
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The trail to Gohonmatsu Park starts at the entrance of Mihonoseki Harbour. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the top of the 100-metre-high hill. The nature trail that goes to Mihonoseki Lighthouse takes roughly 2 hours to walk. Alternatively, the lighthouse is 2km away from the harbour by car.
Mihonoseki Lighthouse Cafe (Japanese) is closed on Thursdays. Tel: 0852-73-0211. |
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