Shinagawa Lighthouse

The nine-meter brick tower features a cylindrical shape with a gallery, lantern, and fifth-order Fresnel lens for maritime navigation.

French architect Léonce Verny designed this maritime structure in 1870 as part of Japan's initiative to modernize its coastal navigation system.

The lighthouse represents the fusion of Western engineering and Japanese maritime development during the early years of the Meiji period.

After serving ships for 87 years, the lighthouse was relocated to Museum Meiji-mura in Inuyama, where visitors can examine its architectural details.

The structure maintained a fixed red light with a focal height of 15.75 meters, projecting guidance for vessels up to 9 nautical miles away.

Location: Inuyama

Inception: April 5, 1870

Architects: Léonce Verny

Height: 9 m

Made from material: brick

Address: 〒484-0000 愛知県犬山市大字内山1番地

GPS coordinates: 35.60000,139.73333

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05