Overview
Tomogashima Lighthouse stands on Okinoshima, part of the Tomogashima island group in the Kitan Strait off Kada in Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture. Built in 1872, this historic lighthouse has long watched over the ships that pass through the strait. Rising on an island ringed by sea, it is one of Wakayama's most striking lighthouses.
Highlights
- ●A historic lighthouse built in 1872
- ●Designed by Richard Henry Brunton
- ●Designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
- ●The view of Okinoshima in the Kitan Strait
History
Tomogashima Lighthouse was built in 1872 and designed by the British engineer Richard Henry Brunton. It is now a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, a valuable survivor of early Meiji-era lighthouse construction.
Access
The lighthouse is located in Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Okinoshima in the Kitan Strait off Kada. Check a map or official information, including boat services, before arranging your crossing to the island.
Best season
Spring and autumn, when the sea is calm and the views are clear, are ideal, and a daytime visit lets you take in the strait and island scenery at leisure.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Cross from Kada in Wakayama to Tomogashima (Okinoshima)
- 2Head for Tomogashima Lighthouse, built in 1872
- 3Enjoy the culturally designated lighthouse and views of the Kitan Strait
- 4Return to Kada by boat
Did you know?
💡 It was designed by Richard Henry Brunton, the British engineer behind many of Japan's lighthouses, and the structure itself is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
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