Murotozaki Lighthouse

The cast iron lighthouse rises 15.4 meters above the southeastern tip of Shikoku, featuring a first-order Fresnel lens that guides ships through Tosa Bay.

The lighthouse began operations on April 1, 1899, marking the beginning of modern maritime navigation infrastructure in the Philippine Sea region of Japan.

The structure holds official preservation status under Japanese heritage designations, representing early Meiji period maritime engineering and architectural achievements.

The lighthouse emits white light flashes every 10 seconds with 1,600,000 candela intensity, providing navigation guidance for vessels up to 26.5 nautical miles away.

The lighthouse stands within the Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark, where geological formations document the continuous land uplift from recurring earthquakes every century.

Location: Murotomisakichō

Inception: April 1, 1899

Height: 15.4 m

Made from material: cast iron

Part of: 50 Lighthouses in Japan

Address: 〒781-7101 高知県室戸市室戸岬町6939

GPS coordinates: 33.24640,134.17466

Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:50