Ogijima Lighthouse

The granite lighthouse stands 14 meters tall at the northern tip of Ogijima Island, with a lantern structure emitting white, green, and red flashes every ten seconds.

Constructed in 1895 during Japan's modernization period, the lighthouse cost 10,820 yen and served vessels navigating through the Bisan Seto East Route connecting Kansai to Kyushu.

The former keeper's residence transformed into a museum showcases maritime artifacts and documents the evolution of Japanese coastal navigation through the years.

Visitors reach the site via a 40-minute ferry from Takamatsu Port, followed by a 20-minute walk along marked paths leading to the lighthouse location.

Among Japan's operational lighthouses, this structure remains one of only two that maintain their natural granite exterior without any paint covering the stone surface.

Location: Takamatsu

Made from material: granite

Part of: 50 Lighthouses in Japan

Website: https://kaiho.mlit.go.jp/06kanku/takamatsu/e_service/e_05ogi/e_5_0/e_5_0.html

GPS coordinates: 34.43375,134.06069

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:35