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AkusekijimaLighthouse

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Name and Location

The Akusekijima Lighthouse is located on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan, serving as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters surrounding the nearby Kagoshima Prefecture.

Construction and History

Constructed in unknown, this sturdy beacon was built at an elevation of unknown. Its imposing structure has become an iconic symbol of Japan's maritime heritage. The lighthouse has been designated as a unknown by local authorities, ensuring its protection for future generations.

Architecture and Materials

Designed in unknown, the lighthouse is built using unknown. Its distinctive shape, with a white tower on a concrete base, stands out against the surrounding landscape.

Light and Navigation

The Akusekijima Lighthouse emits a beam of light that shines out to sea at a focal height of unknown with a characteristic pattern marked as unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site through a guided tour or on-site facilities, which offer stunning views of the surrounding waters. The lighthouse is currently unknown, with manual operation being maintained.

Notable Views and Landscape

Perched atop a rocky outcropping, the lighthouse overlooks the calm waters of unknown, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The nearby town of Toshima and Kagoshima Prefecture add to the area's rich cultural heritage.

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local legend, the lighthouse has played a significant role in the history of Japan's maritime trade. On certain nights, visitors have reported sighting the ghostly apparition of a former lighthouse keeper, said to be still watching over the waters.

Technical and Operational Details

The Akusekijima Lighthouse is referenced on nautical charts as unknown. Its management falls under the responsibility of unknown.

Further Information

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akusekijima_Lighthouse

Details

NameAkusekijimaLighthouse
CityToshima
CountryJapan
Coordinates29.4500436, 129.6147812
Year of construction[insertyear]
Events[insertevent1],[insertevent2]
Historic significanceprotectedhistoricallandmark,designatedas[insertheritagestatus]bylocalauthorities
Keeper storieslocallegend:formerlighthousekeeper'sghostlyapparitionsaidtobestillwatchingoverthewaters
Stories[insertstory1],[insertstory2]
Architectural style[insertarchitecturalstyle]
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterials]
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typerockyoutcropping,calmwatersof[insertbodyofwater]
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundinglandscape
Facilitieson-sitefacilities,guidedtours
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic]
Light range