Shiriyazaki Lighthouse, Brick lighthouse at Cape Shiriyazaki, Japan
The white brick lighthouse stands at the northeasternmost point of Honshu island, surrounded by ocean water on three sides of the Shimokita Peninsula.
British engineer Richard Henry Brunton designed and supervised the construction of this maritime structure in 1876, marking the first western-style lighthouse in the Tohoku region.
The lighthouse received protection as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2017 and holds an A-grade classification for historic preservation by Japanese authorities.
Visitors can access the site via the Shimokita Kotsu Bus Shiriya Line from Mutsu Bus Terminal, with a 40-minute journey ending at the Shiriyazaki-kuchi stop.
The facility implemented Japan's first fog bell in 1877 and later installed the country's first electric power generator for lighthouses in 1901.
Location: Higashidori
Inception: 1876
Architects: Richard Henry Brunton
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 41.43037,141.46214
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:06
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