猿山崎灯台(Saru-yama-zakiLighthouse)
8PFF+FR Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan
Name and Location
The Saru-yama-zaki Lighthouse is located in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Its official name is 猿山崎灯台 (Saru-yama-zaki Lighthouse).
2. Construction and History
The lighthouse was constructed in the late 19th century during the Meiji Period (1868-1912). It has been guiding mariners since its construction.
3. Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at a height of approximately 23 meters (75 feet), with a focal plane height of 22 meters (72 feet).
4. Light and Navigation
The light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, meaning three flashes every 15 seconds. The light range extends out to sea for about 15 kilometers (9 miles).
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is open to the public, with guided tours available upon request. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the surrounding coastline.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
Unfortunately, no information is available about the lives and experiences of former lighthouse keepers at Saru-yama-zaki Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is automated and has been since its construction. It is managed by the Ishikawa Prefectural Government.
9. Further Information
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (May to October)
- Entrance Fee: ¥500 (approximately $4.50 USD)
- Guided Tours: Available upon request
- On-Site Facilities: None available
Nearby Attractions: Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture; Sea of Japan coastline; surrounding mountains and scenic areas.
Details
| Name | 猿山崎灯台(Saru-yama-zakiLighthouse) |
|---|---|
| City | Wajima |
| Country | Japan |
| Coordinates | 37.323732, 136.7245572 |
| Year of construction | Late19thcentury |
| Events | Noneavailable. |
| Historic significance | NationalHistoricLandmark(Japan) |
| Keeper stories | |
| Stories | Unfortunately,noinformationisavailableaboutthelivesandexperiencesofformerlighthousekeepersatSaru-yama-zakiLighthouse. |
| Construction material | |
| Focal height | 22meters(72feet) |
| Tower height | 23meters(75feet) |
| Landscape type | Naturalbeauty,ruggedcoastlines,sandybeaches,andscenicmountainranges |
| View description | BreathtakingviewsoftheSeaofJapanandthesurroundingcoastline |
| Facilities | Noneavailable |
| Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
| Light range | 15kilometers(9miles) |