Place to visit
Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse, Japan: what it is and when to go
Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse is a lighthouse (日高門別灯台) in Japan. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to May, October to November. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse · Architecture
- Local name
- 日高門別灯台
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May, October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 46 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- 室蘭海上保安部
- Coordinates
- 42.47227, 142.08059
What it is and where
Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse is a lighthouse (日高門別灯台) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.47227, 142.08059; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Run by
- 室蘭海上保安部
It is one of the Architecture places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse is February to May, October to November.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebBest time10:20
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunPossible15:06
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:44
- SepPossible12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovBest time9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Niikappu Mud volcanoVolcano22 km
- Re•cord museumMuseum23 km
- Di-maccio Art Museum, The Forest of TaiyoGallery28 km
- Hokkaido Sale, Hidaka horse Breeder's AssociationMarket28 km
- Shakushain MemorialMuseum29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Architecture
- Akashi Kaikyō Bridge: Bridge
- Torre de Tokio
- Puente Rainbow: Bridge
- Puente Eshima Ohashi: Bridge
- Gran Puente de Tatara: Bridge
- Kobe Port Tower: Tower
Every Japan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse (日高門別灯台 in the local language) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse?
February to May, October to November. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 46 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Niikappu Mud volcano, Re•cord museum, Di-maccio Art Museum, The Forest of Taiyo. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Architecture172 places for architecture in Japan, from Akashi Kaikyō Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May, October to November. Each with its own season
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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