Japanese Lighthouse (Navy Hill)
Japanese Lighthouse, Navy Hill
A lighthouse ruin from 1934 on the hillside east of Garapan, overlooking the town, the lagoon and the sunset over Battleship Island.
The Navy Hill lighthouse was built in 1934 and guided ships into Tanapag Harbor during the Japanese occupation period. It was damaged by shellfire during WWII, and shell marks can still be seen on the tower. After the war it was abandoned for a time, and in recent years it has been restored and turned into a restaurant and bar with a viewing terrace. Opening times are irregular. The lighthouse stands on the hillside east of Garapan. From here you can look down over the town, the blue-green lagoon, Micro Beach and Battleship Island in the distance, and the sunset is especially beautiful in the evening. It is about 5 minutes' drive from Garapan. The road uphill is narrow, and walking up is possible but steep.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day; restaurant hours vary, check on site
Nearby sights
- Sugar King Park
- Garapan & Street Market
- NMI Museum of History and Culture
- Micro Beach
- Old Japanese Jail
- American Memorial Park
- Mount Tapochau
- Managaha Island