Benten Jima Light
Benten Jima Light is a lighthouse in Matsumae, Southern Hokkaido, Hokkaido.- Type: Lighthouse
- Also known as: “Matsumae Light”
- Historically known as: “Otesaki Light”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Matsumae Castle and Matsumae Police Station.
Matsumae Castle
Castle
Matsumae Castle is a castle located in Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan, and is the northernmost castle in Japan. The only traditional style Edo period castle in Hokkaidō, it was the chief residence of the han of the Matsumae clan. Matsumae Castle is situated 2 km northeast of Benten Jima Light.
Matsumae Police Station
Police station
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Matsumae Police Station is situated 2½ km northeast of Benten Jima Light.
Ryūun-in
Buddhist temple
Ryūun-in is a temple in Matsumae, Hokkaidō, Japan. Five of its buildings are Important Cultural Properties. Ryūun-in is situated 2 km northeast of Benten Jima Light.
Benten Jima Light
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Matsumae, Matsumae district, Southern Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.41879° or 41° 25′ 8″ northLongitude
140.08881° or 140° 5′ 20″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8RH2C39Q+GGGeoNames ID
11184408
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