Wadamisaki Lighthouse

The hexagonal iron lighthouse stands 15.76 meters tall with three levels and features an 1870 British-made Fresnel lens inside its lantern room.

Built in 1884 as a replacement for the original wooden structure from 1871, this lighthouse fulfilled Japan's commitment to the Osaka Treaty with Britain.

The structure, registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, serves as a testament to the maritime development of the Hyogo region.

Located within Suma Seaside Park, the lighthouse can be reached by a 5-minute walk from JR Suma Kaihin Koen Station or 10 minutes from Sumadera Station.

This structure represents the oldest surviving iron lighthouse in Japan and retains its original British-manufactured optical equipment from the 19th century.

Location: Suma-ku

Inception: 1884

Architects: Ishibashi Ayahiko

Website: https://kobesuma-seaside-park.jp/suma-aiueo/ri

GPS coordinates: 34.64320,135.12232

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:34