Cape Osuzaki Lighthouse
Constructed in 1949, the Cape Osuzaki Lighthouse overlooks the fishing harbor of the small town of Osu on the Ogatsu Peninsula. Although only a modest 12 meters tall, the lighthouse has weathered many storms and was undamaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011.
A symbol of hope to fishermen and locals alike, in 2018 this lighthouse became the first in Miyagi Prefecture to be included in the Love Lighthouse Project, a joint initiative by the Nippon Foundation, Nippon Romanticist Association and other organizations to preserve and promote the romance of lighthouses throughout the country. The lighthouse is surrounded by a tranquil garden, and the photogenic, heart-shaped marina below makes it a particularly romantic spot. When the weather is clear, there is a fine view of the islands dotting the surrounding sea, including the sacred island of Kinkasan.