Ishikari Lighthouse
石狩灯台
Hokkaido's oldest lighthouse is a historic red-and-white iron tower located within a scenic coastal park near the Ishikari River.
What it is
- The oldest existing lighthouse in Hokkaido, first lit on January 1, 1892.
- A 13.5 meter tall iron structure that replaced an original wooden hexagonal tower.
- A preserved maritime landmark that became fully unmanned in 1965.
- A historic site moved 14 meters toward the coast in 1999.
What to see
- The distinctive red and white exterior painted for a 1957 film production.
- The surrounding landscape of Hamanasu no Oka Park near the river mouth.
- A coastal tower situated approximately one kilometer from where the river meets the sea.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ishikari Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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