Shiriyazaki Lighthouse
尻屋埼灯台
A historic brick lighthouse at Aomori's tip where visitors can see wild horses and climb for panoramic coastal views.
What it is
- A brick lighthouse at the tip of Cape Shiriya designed by Richard Henry Brunton.
- The structure first lit up in 1876 and is a National Important Cultural Property.
- It features a double-layered brick wall and was Japan's first electric lighthouse.
- The site served as the location for Japan's first fog bell in 1877.
What to see
- Kandachime horses grazing in the fields surrounding the lighthouse structure.
- Bullet holes remaining on the exterior from U.S. military attacks in 1945.
- Coastal views from the top of the tower accessible for a small fee.
- The historic double-layered brick masonry used in the original construction.
When to go
- The lighthouse is open to the public from April through November.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Shiriyazaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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