[3] The first lighthouse was built in 1898,[4] a white hexagon 24.4 meter steel tower.

[1] It was electrified with a 1,500W lamp in 1932 and manned until 1972, when it transitioned to automatic control.

From 1973 Nyudozaki carries a continuous white spotlight that shines on the Mizushima Islet about 1,000 meters to the north.

It is currently one of the 16 Japanese lighthouses which is open to the public,[1] who may climb to the top for a panoramic view over the Sea of Japan (not available in winter season).

A small museum has been attached since 1998 displaying references and lenses.