Mikomotoshima Lighthouse: Day Trip from Tokyo (144 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mikomotoshima Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, about 144 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 神子元島灯台 |
| Location | Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Izukyū Shimoda Station – about 11.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 199 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 294 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1871 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Height | 23 m |
| Coordinates | 34.57536, 138.94144 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Izukyū Shimoda Station, about 11.5 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 (神子元島灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mikomoto Island – Island, less than 1 km away
- Tōji Sand Ski Area – Ski resort, about 8 km away
- Yumigahama Beach – Beach, about 8 km away
- Wakamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Yumigahama Onsen – Hot spring, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.