Kakezuka Lighthouse
掛塚灯台
A historic white lighthouse in Iwata City moved to its current location to protect it from coastal erosion and earthquakes.
What it is
- A white lighthouse standing on the east side of the Tenryu River mouth.
- The original structure was built in 1880 by Arai Shinkei.
- A government lighthouse was completed at this site in March 1897.
- The structure was moved in 2002 for coastal erosion and earthquake countermeasures.
What to see
- The white lighthouse tower standing near the river mouth.
- Coastal views of the Tenryu River and the surrounding shoreline.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kakezuka Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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