Mikomotoshima Lighthouse

The white stone lighthouse with two black bands rises 23.3 meters above Mikomoto Island, directing ships toward Tokyo Bay with its powerful beam.

British engineer Richard Henry Brunton designed this structure in 1871 as part of Japan's first eight lighthouses following the Edo Treaty of 1866.

The lighthouse represents Japan's maritime advancement during the Meiji period, combining British engineering with local materials such as Izu stone.

The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 16 seconds with a luminous intensity of 400,000 candela, visible from 19.5 nautical miles away.

Marine researchers observe large schools of hammerhead sharks swimming near the lighthouse during summer and autumn months.

Location: Shimoda

Inception: 1871

Architects: Richard Henry Brunton

Height: 23.3 m

Made from material: Izu stone, brick, concrete

Part of: World 100 lighthouses

GPS coordinates: 34.57536,138.94146

Latest update: March 16, 2025 02:02