Southern Circuit
Matsumae district
Matsumae

Benten Jima Light

Benten Jima Light is a lighthouse in , , .
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Also known as: “Matsumae Light”
  • Historically known as: “Otesaki Light”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Matsumae Castle and Matsumae Police Station.

Castle
is a castle located in , , 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. is situated 2 km northeast of Benten Jima Light.

Police station
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is situated 2½ km northeast of Benten Jima Light.

Museum
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opened in , Hokkaidō, Japan in 1975. The display documents the area's geology and natural history alongside displays related to the histories of the Ainu and of the Matsumae Domain. is situated 2½ km northeast of Benten Jima Light.

Benten Jima Light

Latitude
41.41879° or 41° 25′ 8″ north
Longitude
140.08881° or 140° 5′ 20″ east
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
8RH2C39Q+GG
Geo­Names ID
11184408
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Satellite Map

Discover Benten Jima Light from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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