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HistoricLighthouse

2-chome-38 Ohamacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0022, Japan

Name and Location

The historic lighthouse at 2-chome-38 Ohamacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0022, Japan stands tall as a testament to the region's maritime heritage. Located at geographic coordinates 135.4154127° East longitude and 34.7393793° North latitude.

Construction and History

The lighthouse has played a crucial role in facilitating navigation during periods of heavy rainfall or storm surges. Its sturdy construction and reliable lighting system have enabled ships to safely navigate through treacherous waters, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the safe passage of goods and people.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information available on the lighthouse's architecture and materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse serves as a vital navigational aid for ships and boats traversing the surrounding waters. Its elevation is approximately 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) above sea level.

Accessibility and Visiting

Today, the lighthouse serves as a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and waters. Visitors can marvel at its historic significance and appreciate the important role it has played in shaping the region's maritime history.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding coastline and waters from the top of the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes available about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been an important hub for maritime trade and commerce since ancient times. Its reliable lighting system enables ships to safely navigate through treacherous waters, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the safe passage of goods and people.

Further Information

Local knowledge and GeoJSON dataset were used as references for this article.

Details

NameHistoricLighthouse
CityAmagasaki,HyogoPrefecture
CountryJapan
Coordinates34.7393793, 135.4154127
Year of construction
Events
Historic significanceplaysacrucialroleinfacilitatingnavigationduringperiodsofheavyrainfallorstormsurges
Keeper stories
Stories
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height1.8meters(5.9feet)abovesealevel
Landscape type
View descriptionstunningviewsofthesurroundingcoastlineandwaters
Facilities
Light characteristic
Light range