Mizunokojima Lighthouse

What it is

• A stone lighthouse standing on an uninhabited island in Saiki City.
• The tallest lighthouse built on a remote island in Japan.
• A National Important Cultural Property designed by architect Ayahiko Ishibashi.
• The structure was completed in 1904 after three years of construction.

What to see

• The exterior walls constructed with granite sourced from Shunan City.
• Modern LED rotating lights installed in December 2024.
• Former staff quarters that have been converted into a maritime museum.
• Various species of migratory birds that use the island as a resting place.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.