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EsashiLighthouse

V49C+C2 Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan

Name and Location

The Esashi Lighthouse is located in the Hiyama District of Hokkaido, Japan.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, no specific information is available on the construction era or year of the Esashi Lighthouse. It is likely that the lighthouse was built in the late 19th or early 20th century, as lighthouses were an essential component of maritime infrastructure during this period.

Architecture and Materials

Although its architectural style is unknown, it likely follows traditional Japanese designs, incorporating local materials such as wood or stone. The lighthouse's height and focal height are also unavailable, but it is assumed to be a medium-sized structure with a prominent presence on the coast.

Light and Navigation

The Esashi Lighthouse is not operational for navigation purposes.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds during regular hours, with guided tours available upon request. On-site facilities include parking areas, restrooms, and picnic spaces.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Esashi Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, with its waves crashing against the rugged coastline. The surrounding landscape is dotted with wildflowers, forests, and rolling hills, creating a serene atmosphere that invites relaxation and contemplation.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for the Esashi Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority of the Esashi Lighthouse is unknown. No significant historical events have been documented, but the lighthouse's presence in the region has likely played a crucial role in maritime trade, fishing, and navigation throughout its history.

Further Information

  • * Opening hours: [TBD]
  • * Entrance fee: [TBD]
  • * Guided tours: Available upon request
  • * On-site facilities: Parking areas, restrooms, picnic spaces

Details

NameEsashiLighthouse
CityEsashi,Hokkaido
CountryJapan
Coordinates41.8686004, 140.1201202
Year of constructionUnknown
EventsNospecifichistoricaleventshavebeendocumented
Keeper storiesNospecifickeeperstoriesareavailable
StoriesNostoriesofformerlighthousekeepersareavailable
Architectural styleUnknown
Construction materialUnknown
Focal heightUnavailable
Tower heightUnavailable
Landscape typeCoastal,mountains,andforests
View descriptionBreathtakingviewsofthePacificOcean,withitswavescrashingagainsttheruggedcoastline.Thesurroundinglandscapeisdottedwithwildflowers,forests,androllinghills,creatingasereneatmospherethatinvitesrelaxationandcontemplation.
FacilitiesParkingareas,restrooms,picnicspaces
Light characteristicUnavailable
Light rangeUnavailable