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KesennumaLighthouse

VJM9+RR Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan

Name and Location

The Kesennuma Lighthouse is located in VJM9+RR Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan, situated on the Pacific coast of Japan.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Kesennuma Lighthouse remains unclear. However, it can be assumed that the lighthouse was built using traditional Japanese methods with local materials such as stone or wood.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available regarding the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Kesennuma Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

Although no details are available about the current light and navigation function of the Kesennuma Lighthouse, it is likely that it still serves as a vital maritime aid to navigation. Automation might have been implemented to ensure continuous operation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Kesennuma Lighthouse by reaching VJM9+RR Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan, which is approximately 40 km from the city of Kesennuma. The closest major airport is Sendai Airport (SDJ), located about 70 km away.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Kesennuma Lighthouse stands on a rocky coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding landscape. The area is characterized by rugged cliffs, beaches, and dense forests.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes have been documented for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

No specific information is available regarding the technical and operational details of the Kesennuma Lighthouse.

No further information is available about the Kesennuma Lighthouse.

Details

NameKesennumaLighthouse
CityVJM9+RRKesennuma,Miyagi,Japan
CountryJapan
Coordinates38.884601, 141.6195282
Year of constructionunknownera
Architectural styletraditionalJapaneselighthouse
Construction materialstoneorwood
Focal heightnotspecified
Landscape typerockycoastline,ruggedcliffs,beaches,anddenseforests
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheseaandsurroundinglandscape
Light rangenotspecified