Lighthouse of the Week, April 28 - May 4, 2019: Sadamisaki, Shikoku, Japan

The islands of Japan have lots of places where lighthouses are necessary, and they also have places where lighthouses are placed in spectacular settings.  This one is both.  This is the Sadamisaki lighthouse (misaki means "cape" in Japanese, apparently), and it is located out at the end of the 20-mile long Sadamisaki peninsula.  (Here's a map.)

As you might expect, this place is quite a picturesque spot.  So there are lots of pictures (and a video).  But first, let's learn about the lighthouse.

Courtesy of The Lighthouse Directory:

"1918. Active; focal plane 49 m (161 ft); three white flashes every 20 s; in addition, a spotlight (JCG-4968) illuminates the Ogon Bae reef to the south. 18 m (59 ft) octagonal cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story concrete keeper's house. Entire lighthouse is white."

Also according to the Directory, this is one of Japan's "Famous 50" lighthouses.  It's not hard to figure out why it's on that list.