Maeshiba Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Maeshiba Lighthouse
Constructed in 1669, Maeshiba Lighthouse is a square tower built of wood, standing 9 meters tall. It is situated on the north side of the Toyogawa River entrance in what is now Toyohashi City. The lighthouse served actively until 1908. It sustained damage from Typhoon Vera in September 1959 but was restored in 1966. This traditional-style tower is recognized as one of Japan's well-preserved lighthouses.
Why it matters: Maeshiba Lighthouse is significant as one of Japan's best-preserved traditional lighthouses, showcasing early maritime engineering. Its location at the Toyogawa River entrance historically facilitated safe passage for vessels supporting local commerce.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- wood
Structure: square traditional-style wood tower
Location
- City
- Toyohashi
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Aichi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- on the waterfront in Maeshiba (now a neighborhood in Toyahashi City), on the north side of the entrance to the Toyogawa River
- Latitude
- 34.7802°
- Longitude
- 137.3353°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1669
Significant events: Inactive since 1908, Damaged by Typhoon Vera in September 1959, Restored in 1966
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Toyohashi(3.3 km)
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