Homigot Lighthouse
호미곶 등대
Nature · 20 Haemaji-ro 150beon-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 호미곶 해맞이광장 · straight-line 293m
- Bus stop 대보중학교 · straight-line 392m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (Free)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-01-21 · Collected: Not provided
Homigot Lighthouse is located at Homigot Cape, listed as one of the 10 most scenic sites during the Joseon dynasty. It was the tallest lighthouse in Korea at the time of its opening on December 20, 1908. The octagonal, six-story building is 26.4 meters high, with a base circumference of 24 meters. It was built using red bricks and no reinforcing rods, designed in the 18th century renaissance style, with gable decorations over the entrance and windows. The ceiling on each floor is sculpted in the shape of pear blossoms, a symbol of the Joseon royalty, while the number of stairs totals to 108, reflective of Buddhist culture.
In the area
Lighthouses 1 of 14 attractions in Nam-gu, Pohang-si
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI