Place to visit
Monbetsu Lighthouse, Japan: what it is and when to go
Monbetsu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Japan (紋別灯台). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. 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 in Japan · Architecture
- Local name
- 紋別灯台
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 221 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- 海上保安庁
- Coordinates
- 44.35617, 143.34877
What it is and where
Monbetsu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Japan (紋別灯台). 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 44.35617, 143.34877; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 221 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- 海上保安庁
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 Monbetsu Lighthouse is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:01
- FebBest time10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:35
- JunPossible15:19
- JulPossible15:01
- AugPossible13:51
- SepPossible12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovBest time9:21
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. 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
- Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City OyamaSki resort1.8 km
- Okoppe Choei Ski AreaSki resort22 km
- Mount TatsuushiMountain in Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan24 km
- Takinouecho SakuragaokaSki resort27 km
- Gokazan Ski AreaSki resort29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Architecture
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan
- Tokyo Tower: tower in Tokyo, Japan
- Rainbow Bridge: suspension bridge across the Tokyo Bay, Japan
- Eshima Ohashi Bridge: Japanese rigid-frame bridge
- Tatara Bridge: cable-stayed bridge
- Kobe Port Tower: observation tower
Every Japan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monbetsu Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Japan (紋別灯台 in the local language). 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 Monbetsu Lighthouse?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Monbetsu Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 221 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 Monbetsu City Oyama Monbetsu City Oyama, Okoppe Choei Ski Area, Mount Tatsuushi. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Architecture172 places for architecture in Japan, from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own seas
- 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.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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