Nabeshima Lighthouse

Overview

First lit on November 15th, 1872, Nabeshima Lighthouse is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was designed by Richard Henry Brunton, a British engineer who significantly contributed to Japan's lighthouse construction. Brunton designed numerous lighthouses to ensure the safety of shipping lanes in the Seto Inland Sea. Nabeshima Lighthouse stands as one of the most historically valuable among them and is carefully preserved to this day. The lighthouse is a white stone structure with a circular design. It stands 9.8 meters tall, with the light source located 28.8 meters above sea level. The top of the lighthouse features a lens that emits alternating red and green lights. A well-maintained walkway surrounds the lighthouse, offering breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea. A short distance away is the former residence of the lighthouse keeper, "Taisekisho," which has since been relocated and preserved at the Shikoku Mura open-air museum. Nabeshima Lighthouse is a captivating tourist spot where history and nature harmoniously coexist. Be sure to visit when you explore the Seto Inland Sea.