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DaikansakiLighthouse

Benten-1-2 Ōma, Oma, Shimokita District, Aomori 039-4601, Japan

Name and Location

The Daikansaki Lighthouse is located in Benten, Ōma, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. This significant maritime aid has been guiding vessels through the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean since its construction.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in 1882 as part of the Japanese government's efforts to improve maritime safety. The structure stands at an impressive height with a focal plane at . The lighthouse is constructed from and features a distinctive .

Architecture and Materials

The Daikansaki Lighthouse is constructed from and features a distinctive .

Light and Navigation

Today, the Daikansaki Lighthouse remains operational, serving as a vital aid to navigation for ships traveling through the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, due to its remote location and restricted access, visitors are unable to enter the lighthouse or participate in guided tours. However, the surrounding landscape offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Further Information

For further reading on the Daikansaki Lighthouse, please refer to: and .

Details

NameDaikansakiLighthouse
CityBenten,Ōma,ShimokitaDistrict,AomoriPrefecture
CountryJapan
Coordinates41.5547024, 140.9116696
Year of construction1882
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Historic significancesignificantmaritimeaid
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Landscape typePacificOcean
View descriptionstunningviewsofthePacificOcean
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