Charms of Minamiboso (8) Nojimazaki Lighthouse

野島崎灯台

Nojimazaki point is located on the southernmost tip of the Boso peninsula, and has been an important marine traffic waypoint for ships coming into Tokyo Bay. Nojimazaki lighthouse is one of the eight western style lighthouses built by the Meiji Government in 1870s. The original lighthouse was destroyed by The Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, and was replaced by the lighthouse you see today. With a small admission fee, you can go up the stairs for a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

野島崎は房総半島の最南端で、東京湾への海上交通の要所でもあります。野島崎灯台は、明治政府によって1870年代に建てられた8つの洋式灯台のひとつです。現在の灯台は、関東大震災によって倒壊したあとに再建されたもの。入場料を払って階段を登ると、目の前に太平洋が広がりますよ。