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観音崎灯台

1612 Arakawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0024, Japan

Name and Location

The Kannon-zaki Lighthouse stands tall in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, situated on the southeastern coast of Ishigaki Island, overlooking the East China Sea at 24.3657311° N latitude and 124.1115838° E longitude.

Construction and History

The Kannon-zaki Lighthouse was constructed as part of a larger effort to improve maritime safety in the region. With its height reaching approximately, this lighthouse has been guiding vessels and protecting sailors for over.

Architecture and Materials

Designed in a distinctive architectural style, the lighthouse features a tower with a-story structure. The lighthouse's focal height is approximately, allowing it to pierce through the fog and darkness.

Light and Navigation

The Kannon-zaki Lighthouse emits a light characteristic of, a crucial element for ensuring safe navigation in the surrounding waters. This beacon has been an essential aid to mariners, helping them navigate the treacherous coastline and avoid potential hazards.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds through or . The surrounding area offers stunning views of the East China Sea and nearby islands. Visitors are encouraged to explore the surrounding landscape and appreciate the natural beauty of the region.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated near the Arakawa neighborhood, Ishigaki City, and Okinawa Prefecture. The surrounding landscape features a mix of coastal cliffs, rocky shores, and sandy beaches, creating a diverse and picturesque environment.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No information available on anecdotes or folklore.

Technical and Operational Details

As of, the lighthouse is operated using . Although it no longer serves as a functional aid for navigation, the Kannon-zaki Lighthouse remains an important cultural and historical landmark.

Further Information

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Details

Name観音崎灯台
City
CountryJapan
Coordinates24.3657311, 124.1115838
Year of construction[year]
Events
Historic significancesignificantculturalandhistoricallandmark
Keeper stories
Stories[number]-storystructure
Construction material[constructionmaterial]
Focal height[focalheight]
Tower height[height]
Landscape typecoastalcliffs,rockyshores,andsandybeaches
View descriptionstunningviewsoftheEastChinaSeaandnearbyislands
Facilities
Light characteristic[lightcharacteristic]
Light range