Esaki Lighthouse: Day Trip from Osaka (47 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Esaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Awaji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 47 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 江埼灯台 |
| Location | Awaji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hitomarumae Station – about 4.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 82 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 183 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1871 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Height | 8 m |
| Coordinates | 34.60639, 134.99333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hitomarumae Station, about 4.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (江埼灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwaya Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Entoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Eshima – Island, about 3 km away
- Nijigen no Mori – Park, about 4 km away
- Awajishima Park – Park, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.