Murotozaki Lighthouse

Overview

Murotozaki Lighthouse is a white iron lighthouse standing on high ground near Cape Muroto in Murotomisakichō, Muroto, Kochi Prefecture. The surrounding area is designated as the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, a scenic spot overlooking the Pacific Ocean. First lit in 1899, it is designated as an A-rank preserved lighthouse by the Japan Coast Guard for its historical value.

Highlights

• ●An effective luminous intensity of 1.6 million candela and a light range of 26.5 nautical miles (about 49 km), said to be the greatest in Japan
• ●A first-order lighthouse equipped with a first-order Fresnel lens 2.6 meters in diameter, one of only five in Japan
• ●The white iron lighthouse standing on high ground with a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean
• ●The scenic cape landscape within the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park

History

The lighthouse was first lit on April 1, 1899. In recognition of its historical value, it has been designated an A-rank preserved lighthouse by the Japan Coast Guard. It is also counted among Japan's 50 selected lighthouses.

Map

33.2472, 134.1756 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the high ground around Cape Muroto toward the lighthouse
2. 2View the white iron lighthouse and note its scale as a first-order lighthouse
3. 3Enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean from the elevated site
4. 4Stroll through the cape's natural scenery in the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park

Did you know?

💡 The 2.6-meter-diameter first-order Fresnel lens is a rare feature found at only five sites in Japan.

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