Inubōsaki Lighthouse, Brick lighthouse in Choshi, Japan
The white lighthouse reaches 31.3 meters in height and stands on a cliff edge surrounded by three sides of ocean waters at Choshi Peninsula.
British engineer Richard Henry Brunton designed this lighthouse in 1874 to protect trade ships traveling between Yokohama and North America routes.
The structure represents the first Japanese brick manufacturing success, as local engineers developed salt-resistant bricks matching British quality standards.
Visitors can climb 99 spiral steps between 8:30 and 16:00, with entrance fees of 300 yen for ages 13 and above.
The lighthouse contains Japan's largest first-order Fresnel lens, which emits white light signals every 15 seconds across the Pacific Ocean.
Location: Chōshi
Inception: November 15, 1874
Architects: Richard Henry Brunton
Height: 31.3 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: brick
Part of: World 100 lighthouses, 50 Lighthouses in Japan
Address: 〒288-0012 千葉県銚子市犬吠埼9576
Opening Hours: 08:30-16:00
Website: https://kaiho.mlit.go.jp/03kanku/choshi/page_aton/aton_inubosaki.html
GPS coordinates: 35.70791,140.86853
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Historic lighthouses around the world tell the story of the way ships have been guided for hundreds of years. From the rocky coast of Norway to the cliffs of the Pacific, these towers have helped sailors since ancient times. The Tower of Hercules in Spain has been shining over the sea since the second century. The lighthouse at Cape Hatteras in North Carolina watches over the dangerous sands of the Atlantic with its easy-to-spot black and white stripes. Each lighthouse shows the time and place it was built. Some sit on high cliffs exposed to the wind, like Heceta Head in Oregon, whose light reaches out over the ocean. Others mark important points, like Fanad Head in Ireland, which shows where a fjord begins, or Jeffreys Hook in New York, under the George Washington Bridge. These structures show how builders used their skills to work with the land, the weather, and the materials they had nearby. Today, these towers still light the sea routes and attract visitors curious about their design and history. Whether it’s the limestone at Cape Otway in Australia or the bricks at Cape Bojeador in the Philippines, each lighthouse remains a landmark on the coast and a living link to the sea’s traditions.
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