Iojimazaki Lighthouse
伊王島灯台
This historic lighthouse on Iojima Island features the original 1870 dome and Japan's oldest unreinforced concrete residence.
What it is
- A lighthouse located on the northern tip of Iojima Island.
- One of eight original treaty lighthouses designed by Richard Henry Brunton.
- The site of Japan's first iron lighthouse established in July 1871.
- A facility that has been unmanned since April 1971.
What to see
- The current hexagonal concrete tower rebuilt in 2003.
- The original lighthouse dome from 1870 which remains in use today.
- A museum located inside the former lighthouse keepers' residence.
- Japan's oldest unreinforced concrete building and a Tangible Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Iojimazaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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