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明石港西外港西防波堤灯台(AkashiWestOuterPortLighthouse)

20-20 Taikanchō, Akashi, Hyogo 673-0897, Japan

Name and Location

The Akashi West Outer Port Lighthouse, also known as 明石港西外港西防波堤灯台, is a significant maritime aid to navigation located in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Its coordinates are: 34.6406124�� N, 134.9828444° E.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in unknown with a mix of unknown. Its architectural style reflects the traditional Japanese designs that blend harmoniously with the surrounding coastal landscape.

3. Architecture and Materials

No specific information on architecture and materials is available for this lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The Akashi West Outer Port Lighthouse features a distinctive light characteristic of unknown, which serves as an important navigational aid for mariners and vessels passing through the area.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, due to its location and security concerns, the site is not open to the public for visits or guided tours. The lighthouse operates on an automated system.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Akashi West Outer Port Lighthouse stands sentinel over the Akashi coast, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and landscape.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No documented stories or anecdotes from former lighthouse keepers have been found.

8. Technical and Operational Details

No specific information on technical and operational details is available for this lighthouse.

9. Further Information

  • Please consult unknown for more information about the surrounding area or nearby attractions.

Details

Name明石港西外港西防波堤灯台(AkashiWestOuterPortLighthouse)
CityAkashi
CountryJapan
Coordinates34.6406124, 134.9828444
Year of construction[insertyear]
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Construction material[insertmaterials]
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Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape type
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundingwatersandlandscape
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Light characteristic[insertpattern,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s]
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