Tsunoshima Lighthouse
IALA Heritage Lighthouse of the Year 2020 Nominee
Location: Yamaguchi prefecture. Shimonoseki-shi.
Lighthouse Operator: Japan Coast Guard

Source: (photos as submitted to accompany nomination form by Japan Coast Guard in 2020
Lighthouse Description and History
(Text extracted from nomination form submitted by Japan Coast Guard in 2020) |
【History】 ・ This lighthouse was constructed and first lighted on 1st March,1876 as a stone lighthouse. ・ Kuzuse projector light which projects the shallows (Kuzuse) was constructed at the top of the lighthouse in 1972 ※ Relocated next to the lighthouse in 2011 ・ Automated in 1986 ・ The lighthouse was Designated as a Shimonoseki important cultural asset in 2005 ※The mercury bath rotating machine windlass which is exhibited in the museum was also designated in 2019. ・ It was designated as a lighthouse for lovers in 2016 【Feature】 |
Reason For Nomination
(Text extracted from nomination form submitted by Japan Coast Guard in 2020) |
Intrinsic Heritage Interest of the Lighthouse
・ The construction of Tsunoshima lighthouse was started in 1874, led by British engineer, R. H. Brunton and first lit in 1876 as the first lighthouse along the Sea of Japan. |
Public Access and Education
【Event】 【Others】 |