Tsurushima Lighthouse

Tsurishima Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the island of Tsurushima, which is administered by Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan.

History

This lighthouse was one of those designed by Richard Henry Brunton, who worked for the government of Japan in the Meiji period to help them construct lighthouses to allow foreign ships to come to Japan safely. It was made of stone. Work began in October 1871. It was first lit on June 15, 1873. The lighthouse became unmanned in April 1963.