Yumegasaki Cape

Explore the lighthouse shores

Tristan Scholze Feb 12, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A gray heron stalks the calm waters</p>

<p>The cape gradually fades into the sea on a calm day</p>

<p>Storage sheds blend in with the rocky cape</p>

<p>Farmers, both human and bird, harvest the sea</p>

<p>It's a short distance to Ohama beach and campground and its distinctive "church"</p>

<p>A farmer's crate rests temporarily next to wildflowers</p>

<p>Hijiki just brought in from the sea, drying in the sun; this black vegetable can be found everywhere in Japan</p>

<p>The coastline provides plenty today</p>

<p>Colorful patterns of the rocky shore</p>

<p>Small birds prefer the tall grasses and shrubs near the lighthouse</p>

<p>An osprey patrols the coast from above</p>

Near the Tsunoshima Lighthouse you’ll find a flat, rocky cape easing into the sea, calling for exploration. Survey the scent, sound, and touch of the sea breeze, and take time to observe the details in this border space between two great worlds. Walk north along the shoreline from Yumesakinami Park, next to the lighthouse, and you’ll pass a small torii looking out to sea. Half-hidden in the rock and shrub, there are some low old sheds that clearly belong here. Further up, the north coast of Tsunoshima island comes into view. The shallow shoreline is ripe with life and the little “church” at the campground and some rocky cliffs stand across the water. Little birds frequent the high grasses between this area and the lighthouse.

Tristan Scholze @tristan.scholze

I'm also known as Faer Out. I love learning about people and nature. I've traveled around the world and throughout Japan, and I hope to continue seeing and experiencing the wonder of this planet as long as I live.Based in Japan for nearly two decades, I'm a Japan Travel expert for Fukuoka and Sag...