Shiriyasaki Lighthouse

IALA Heritage Lighthouse of the Year 2020 Nominee

Location: JAPAN - Aomori prefecture. Shimokita-gun.

Lighthouse Operator: Japan Coast Guard

Source: (photos as submitted to accompany nomination form submitted by Japan Coast Guard in 2020)

Lighthouse Description and History

(Text extracted from nomination form submitted by Japan Coast Guard in 2020)
History

First lit as the first lighthouse in Tohoku region in 1876
Installthe first fog–bell in Japan in 1877
Stopped operation of a fog-bell and established the first fog-horn in Japan in 1879
Designated as a lighthouse for lovers in 2016
Designated as a Registered tangible cultural property in 2017

 

Feature

The highest brick-built lighthouse in Japan
Double cylindrical structure of brick wallブdesignedby Brunton, British engineer
The area around the lighthouse is famous for its beautiful scenery wherewild horses called “Kandachime” which arestrong against cold, are grazing around the lighthouse

Reason For Nomination

(Text extracted from nomination form submitted by Japan Coast Guard in 2020)
Intrinsic Heritage Interest of the Lighthouse

Rank A historical lighthouse of Meiji era（Existing lighthouse which is made in Meiji era (1868-1912) with high historical and cultural value, which was chosen by Japan Coast Guard, and which was given an conservative treatment.
Registered tangible cultural properties (designated by Agency for culturalaffairs）
Heritage of Industrial Modernization(designated by the Ministry of Economy and Industry)
Top 50 Japanese lighthouses(selected by Japan Coast Guard according to a popular vote in 1998)
Public Access and Education

The special opening to the public to celebrate the 150th lighthouse anniversary in Japan
Lighthouse which is open to the public