Oga City

🗺️ Nyūdōzaki (Nyūdōzaki Lighthouse)入道崎

Oga City

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About Nyūdōzaki (Nyūdōzaki Lighthouse)

A breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the Sea of Japan from the northernmost point of Oga.

Details

At the northernmost point of the Oga Peninsula, which protrudes in the northwest of Akita Prefecture, lies a cape on the 40th parallel north. At the end of the gentle grasslands, there are 30-meter-high cliffs and a vast view of the Sea of Japan. It is the best spot to enjoy the beautiful contrast of green fields, blue skies, and the ocean, along with a lighthouse that you can climb to the top of and a glass-bottom boat. The black and white striped "Nyudozaki Lighthouse" is a symbol of Nyudozaki. It is one of only 16 lighthouses out of more than 3,000 in Japan that is open for climbing to the top, and it has been selected as one of the '50 Best Lighthouses in Japan.' The approximately 28-meter-tall lighthouse offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Oga Peninsula and the Sea of Japan. Around the cape, dining establishments serve traditional Oga stone-grilled dishes and fresh seafood bowls, attracting a large number of tourists and motorcycle travelers during the peak season.

Highlights

The breathtaking scenic spot at the northernmost point of the Oga Peninsula. From the 28-meter-high lighthouse, which is open for visitors to access the top floor, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan. There are dining establishments around the cape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer foreign language services? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

Foreign language services are not available within the peninsula. However, at the "Oga Shinzan Heritage Hall" and "Namahage Museum," communication can be facilitated using tablets (in English, Chinese, and Korean).

Can you re-enter each facility?

Yes. However, the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum is limited to one visit only. Additionally, the "Oga Aquarium" and "Nyudozaki Lighthouse" cannot be re-entered.

Do the facilities have free Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is only available at the "Seibokugikan" (生剝鬼館).

Is there a coin-operated locker?

There are coin-operated lockers at "男鹿" Station.

Please inform me about the frequency of trains or buses?

To get from Akita Station to Oga Station, please use the Oga Line, which has only one train per hour. The bus service is also infrequent. About a 5-minute walk from the station, there are "Oga Car Rental" and "Oga Bicycle Rental." Alternatively, you can use the "Oga Shared Taxi," which requires advance reservation.

Are there hot spring facilities?

About a 20 to 30-minute drive away is the "Oga Onsen" area, famous for its "Bijin-yu" (beauty hot springs). There are six ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) in the region. If you make a reservation in advance, they also offer free pick-up and drop-off services.