Sumiyoshi Lighthouse

What it is

• A concrete lighthouse standing within the grounds of Sumiyoshi Shrine.
• The site originally featured a stone lantern fueled by sesame oil since 1724.
• The current structure was first built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2002.
• It serves as a functional maritime landmark in Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

What to see

• The modern concrete lighthouse tower standing among shrine buildings.
• Traditional shrine grounds that have hosted a light source for centuries.
• A structure that underwent significant reconstruction in 1985 and 2002.

Getting there

• Take the Misumi Line to Sumiyoshi Station.
• The site is a twenty minute walk from the station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.