Kannonsaki Lighthouse
観音埼灯台
Japan's first Western-style lighthouse offers historic architecture and coastal views from its octagonal concrete tower on the Miura Peninsula.
What it is
- The oldest Western-style lighthouse in Japan, originally designed by Leonce Verny.
- A white octagonal concrete tower first lit on February 11, 1869.
- The current third-generation structure was completed in 1925 after earthquake damage.
- One of the 50 Lighthouses of Japan located within Kanonzaki Prefectural Park.
What to see
- The historic white octagonal concrete tower standing on the Miura Peninsula.
- Interior access to the lighthouse is available for a small fee.
- Coastal views of the surrounding Kanonzaki Prefectural Park area.
When to go
- Lighthouse Day is celebrated on November 1 to mark the construction start date.
Getting there
- Take a bus from Uraga Station to the nearby stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kannonsaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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