Nabeshima Lighthouse

The Nabeshima Lighthouse - The First Western-style Lighthouse in the Seto Inland Sea, Round and Charming

The Nabeshima Lighthouse - The First Western-style Lighthouse in the Seto Inland Sea, Round and Charming

The Nabeshima Lighthouse is one of the Western-style lighthouses built during the Meiji period, designed and supervised by Richard Henry Brunton. It was first lit on November 15th of the 5th year of Meiji (December 15, 1872). Even after more than 150 years since its first lighting, it continues to safeguard vessels traveling through the Bisan-Seto Channel with its red and green lights.

The White Lighthouse

The Nabeshima Lighthouse is located on Nabeshima, which can be reached on foot from Yoshima. True to its name, Nabeshima is a cute, round island that resembles an upturned pot. The lighthouse itself is made of white stone and has a round, charming shape. Its light system uses an "alternating fixed light" pattern where red and green lights alternate without any dark intervals.

The Nabeshima Lighthouse was designated as an "Important Cultural Property" by the national government on December 12, 2022, and is also recognized as part of the "Modern Industrial Heritage Sites" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, receiving high recognition as a historical cultural facility.

It's about a 15-minute walk from the Yoshima Parking Area of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Why not stop by when crossing the Seto Ohashi Bridge?