Matsudaira Tadakuni, the 5th feudal lord of the Akashi domain, established this in 1657. This is the oldest existing stone lantern tower in Japan. It had been used for 306 years till its light source was removed in 1963. Its stone foundation was laid skillfully in abutment joint that was no gap.
Akashi heritage-map “castle town(Jouka)” 2017
The lantern part has been restored.
