[Sea and Japan Project Public Relations Office] Solve the mystery of Hososhima Lighthouse and aim for the goal! “HOSOSHIMA TOUDAI FESTIVAL” will be held!
Sea and Japan Project Public Relations Office Press release: November 14, 2024 Solve the mystery of Hososhima Lighthouse and aim for the goal! “HOSOSHIMA TOUDAI FESTIVAL” will be held! Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:00 to 15:00 Hososhima Lighthouse Light Circle will be holding “HOSOSHIMA TOUDAI FESTIVAL” on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in order to use the mystery-solving quest as an entrance to learn about Hososhima Lighthouse and increase opportunities to visit it. . In addition to solving mysteries, we offer a variety of other events such as tours inside the lighthouse and a lighthouse marche. The content can be enjoyed by both adults and children. As part of the Nippon Foundation’s “Ocean and Japan Project,” this event will dig up local ocean memories centered on lighthouses, connect regions to regions, different fields to different industries, Japan and the world, and create new ocean experiences. This project will be carried out with the support of the “Sea and Lighthouse Project”.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/77920/3075/77920-3075-67ad5efaccc6846f1e360483f7b15c4e-2504×1494.jpg Hososhima Lighthouse Light Circle conducted a survey of citizens’ awareness regarding Hososhima Lighthouse through a questionnaire in 2025. The survey results show that although Hososhima Lighthouse is well known and recognized as a scenic spot, there are few
opportunities to actually visit it, and one of the reasons for this is the lack of events held around Hososhima Lighthouse. I hypothesized that there might be. Therefore, we will hold an event where citizens can gather around the Hososhima Lighthouse, and we will also hold the “HOSOSHIMA TOUDAI FESTIVAL” with the aim of letting the citizens know more about the Hososhima Lighthouse. The highlight of this event, the Hososhima Lighthouse Quest, is content that both adults and children can enjoy as they aim to reach the goal while solving mysteries surrounding the Hososhima Lighthouse, and anyone can easily participate! Various other events are also planned, including workshops by high school students from around the city and lighthouse cruises. We look forward to seeing you! Event name HOSOSHIMA TOUDAI FESTIVAL (Hososhima Lighthouse Festival) Date and time Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Reception starts from 10:00) Venue Hososhima Lighthouse premises, around Umagase Chaya, Hososhima Fishing Port (lighthouse cruise only) Address: 1-1 Hososhima, Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture Access 15 minutes by car from Hyuga City Station If the parking lot around Umagase Chaya is full, the parking lot on the south side of Hinatamisaki Green Park can be used as a temporary parking lot. A free shuttle bus runs from Green Park. Operating hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Program ■Hososhima Lighthouse Quest (with gorgeous prizes) Solve the mysteries about Hososhima Lighthouse and its surrounding environment and aim for the goal! 10:00-12:00 / Capacity: 100 people 13:00-15:00 / Capacity 100 people *Reception is 1 hour before the end of each session Participation fee: 500 yen *Free for elementary and junior high school students and younger. ■Lighthouse Marche Food trucks from 4 stores from outside the city gathered! Tables and chairs are available on the grounds of Hososhima Lighthouse and in front of Umagase Chaya. ■Workshop by high school students (for elementary and junior high school students) The workshop was planned and run by high school students from around the city who participated in the Tohouse Juku last year. Let’s have fun learning about Hososhima Lighthouse through picture-story shows and more! (Including preparation, reception, and break time for high school students) 1st time: 10am-11am / 2nd time: 11am-12pm 3rd time: 13:00-14:00 / 4th time: 14:00-15:00 *We plan on holding 10 people each time. (about 40-45 minutes) ・Decoration of photo stand ・Building a lighthouse model with paper clay ・Candle making →Afterwards, we will learn about the history of Hososhima Lighthouse through a picture-story show. ■Ocean Stage Enjoy the music performed on the stage set up on the grounds of Hososhima Lighthouse! We also offer events unique to the ocean view. ■Hososhima Lighthouse Cruise 1st time: around 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon / 2nd time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. *Reception begins one hour before each departure time. *The capacity for each session is limited to 10 people. Participation fee: 500 yen *Free for elementary and junior high school students and younger. ■Hososhima Lighthouse History Exhibition/Lighthouse Interior Tour A panel display of the contents of last year’s survey. You can also listen to detailed explanations from the guide. After learning about the history, let’s actually take a tour inside Hososhima Lighthouse! 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 13:00 to 15:00 *Up to 5 people can tour at one time. *It is mandatory to wear a helmet when visiting the interior. How to participate ・You can participate in the Hososhima Lighthouse Quest and Hososhima Lighthouse Cruise on the same day. However, if the capacity is reached, you may not be able to participate. note that. Group name: Hososhima Lighthouse Light Ring Activities: By researching and verifying the charm of Hososhima Lighthouse, we discover and disseminate the charm of the lighthouse, and by utilizing tourism resources, we aim to expand the circle of light in Hyuga City around the lighthouse and create a lively atmosphere.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/77920/3075/77920-3075-fd70c16f3ec9513a25b2b9c584713aa2-854×304.png Sea and Lighthouse Project: New lighthouse utilization model project As part of the Nippon Foundation’s “Ocean and Japan Project,” we aim to excavate local ocean memories centered on lighthouses, connect regions to regions, different fields to different industries, Japan and the world, and create new ocean experiences. “Sea and Lighthouse Project”. One of these efforts is the “New Lighthouse Utilization Model Project,” which aims to increase the significance of lighthouses and pass on the maritime culture that originates from lighthouses to the next generation by creating various lighthouse utilization models. The purpose is to continue. Sea and Japan Project Official Website https://uminohi.jp/ Sea and Lighthouse Project Official Website https://todai.uminohi.jp/
