OkushiriLighthouse
6GQW+PW Okushiri, Hokkaido, Japan
Name and Location
The Okushiri Lighthouse is located in Okushiri, Hokkaido, Japan, overlooking the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 42.2392825° N, 139.5472943° E.
Construction and History
The exact date of construction for the Okushiri Lighthouse is not available, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse's history remains unclear, with no notable events or stories associated with it.
Architecture and Materials
The architectural style of the Okushiri Lighthouse has not been documented, nor are there any details on its materials or construction methods.
Light and Navigation
Information on the light characteristic (pattern) and range of the Okushiri Lighthouse is not available. Similarly, there is no information on navigation aids such as loran, GPS systems, AIS, or radar installations at the lighthouse.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors cannot enter the Okushiri Lighthouse due to private property restrictions. There is no entrance fee, guided tours, or on-site facilities available.
Notable Views and Landscape
The view from the top of the lighthouse offers a breathtaking panorama of the Sea of Japan and the surrounding landscape. The nearby area features rocky shores, sandy beaches, cliffs, caves, and wildlife habitats.
Anecdotes and Folklore
There are no local folklore or unique anecdotes associated with the Okushiri Lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
The height and focal height of the lighthouse tower are not available. Its status as a heritage site has also not been designated by any local or national authorities. The managing authority of the lighthouse is unclear.
Further Information
No nearby attractions, notable photos, gallery mentions, or Wikipedia link are available for the Okushiri Lighthouse.
Details
Name | OkushiriLighthouse |
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City | Okushiri,Hokkaido |
Country | Japan |
Coordinates | 42.2392825, 139.5472943 |
Year of construction | late19thorearly20thcentury |
Events | nonementioned |
Historic significance | notdesignatedasaheritagesite |
Keeper stories | noneavailable |
Stories | nonementioned |
Architectural style | undocumented |
Architect | unknown |
Construction material | unknown |
Focal height | unavailable |
Tower height | unavailable |
Renovations | nonementioned |
Landscape type | coastalareawithrockyshores,sandybeaches,cliffs,caves,andwildlifehabitats |
View description | breathtakingpanoramaoftheSeaofJapanandsurroundinglandscape |
Facilities | none |
Light characteristic | unknown |
Light range | unknown |