Akashi Port Old Lighthouse

The white stone lighthouse features a square pyramidal shape reaching 7 meters in height at the base of Akashi west breakwater.

Built in 1657 and equipped with modern lighting in 1873, the lighthouse guided ships until its deactivation in 1963 after serving maritime traffic.

The structure represents traditional Japanese lighthouse architecture from the Edo period and received cultural property designation from Akashi City in 2021.

Located at coordinates 34°38'31.9"N and 134°59'24.3"E, visitors can observe the exterior of the lighthouse at Port Town 2-8 in Akashi.

The Coast Guard transferred ownership of this maritime landmark to Akashi city in 1999, leading to its preservation as a historical monument.

Location: Akashi

Address: 兵庫県明石市港町2-8

GPS coordinates: 34.64219,134.99008

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06