Imazu Lighthouse
今津灯台
The oldest operating private wooden lighthouse in Japan, offering a unique glimpse into Edo-period maritime history and sake brewing heritage.
What it is
- The oldest privately owned lighthouse in Japan still in active operation today.
- A wooden structure originally established in 1810 by Chobe Osabe of Ozeki Corporation.
- The current building dates back to 1858 and is a Nishinomiya City cultural property.
- A maritime beacon operated and maintained by a local sake brewing company.
What to see
- A wooden tower standing approximately 6.7 meters tall including its stone base.
- A traditional copper plate roof topping the historic timber frame.
- An inscription on the base dedicated to the Kotohira-gu Shrine.
- A red light signal that was changed from green after its 2023 relocation.
Getting there
- Accessible by walking from the Hanshin Kusugawa Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Imazu Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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