Tateishimisaki Lighthouse

What it is

• A white stone lighthouse first lit on July 20, 1881
• The first Western-style lighthouse built solely by Japanese people
• A registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan
• A structure featured in the design of the Tsuruga City emblem

What to see

• A tower structure constructed using local granite
• The original French lens displayed at the Tsuruga City Museum
• The filming location for the movie Sensennfukoku

Getting there

• A 15-minute walk from the Tateishi bus stop

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.