Hinomisaki Shrine & Lighthouse
A vermillion shrine complex on a wild cape — said to guard Japan from the west after sunset. A dramatic white lighthouse stands 44m above on the adjacent cliff.
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Japan's tallest stone lighthouse (44m) gives stunning views of the Shimane coastline and, on clear days, the Oki Islands. The shrine complex has both an upper and lower shrine — explore both, as most visitors only see the lower section. Combine with Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine (20 min by bus) for Shimane's two most sacred sites in one day.
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