Nojimasaki Lighthouse: Day Trip from Tokyo (87 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nojimasaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, about 87 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 | 野島埼灯台 |
| Location | Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chikura Station – about 10.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 87 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 376 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1869 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Height | 29 m |
| Coordinates | 34.90167, 139.88833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/03kanku/chiba/gyoumu/gyoumugaiyo/syokan/07nojimasuno/01nojima/01nojima.htm |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chikura Station, about 10.3 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (野島埼灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Shimotate Matsubara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Shirahama Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Tateyama Wild Bird Sanctuary – Park, about 5 km away
- Awa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.