Mutsurejima Lighthouse

What it is

• A stone lighthouse on Mutsurejima Island designed by Richard Henry Brunton.
• Construction began in 1870 and the light was first lit in 1872.
• Emperor Meiji visited this facility in July 1872 shortly after it opened.
• The Japanese government designated the site an Important Cultural Property in 2020.

What to see

• A stone tower standing approximately 10.6 meters high.
• The structure sits at an elevation of 20.3 meters above sea level.
• Modern LED technology currently serves as the primary light source.
• Historic Meiji-era masonry managed by the Moji Coast Guard Office.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.