Irisaki Lighthouse
西埼灯台
A functional lighthouse marking the westernmost point of Japan, offering views where the East China Sea meets the Pacific.
What it is
- The westernmost lighthouse in Japan, located at Cape Irisaki on Yonaguni Island.
- Established in 1957 by the Government of the Ryukyu Islands to aid navigation.
- A working facility that provides meteorological data including wind speed and air pressure.
- Managed by the Japan Coast Guard since the 1972 reversion to Japan.
What to see
- The reconstructed lighthouse tower which dates back to March 1980.
- An auxiliary light designed specifically to illuminate a nearby reef for safety.
- Panoramic views of the boundary of the East China Sea.
- A modern metal halide lamp system installed during the 1997 update.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Irisaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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