Wadamisaki Lighthouse
和田岬灯台
Japan's oldest iron lighthouse is a historic hexagonal structure designed by Richard Henry Brunton, now preserved in a seaside park.
What it is
- The oldest existing iron lighthouse in Japan, originally built in 1884.
- A registered Tangible Cultural Property designed by engineer Richard Henry Brunton.
- A historic structure relocated to Suma Seaside Park in 1964.
- A retired maritime beacon known locally as the Red Lighthouse.
What to see
- A three-story hexagonal iron tower standing 15.76 meters tall.
- The distinctive red exterior that gives the structure its local nickname.
- Historical ironwork construction dating back to the Meiji era.
- The surrounding grounds of Suma Seaside Park near the coast.
Getting there
- A five-minute walk from Suma Kaihinkoen Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Wadamisaki Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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