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ShimizuLighthouse

2GFF+FR Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, Japan

Name and Location

The Shimizu Lighthouse is located in the Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.0236621° N, 138.5245224° E.

Construction and History

Built during an unknown era, the Shimizu Lighthouse has been guiding mariners for generations. With a focus height of unknown and a range of unknown, the light from the lighthouse reaches out to sea with a distinct pattern for navigators to follow.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in the construction of the Shimizu Lighthouse are not specified in the available data.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse has a focus height of unknown and a range of unknown. The light characteristic is unknown, providing a distinct pattern for navigators to follow.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Shimizu Lighthouse is currently unknown, with no indication of automation. Visitors can access the lighthouse through an unknown means. It is open to visitors from unknown to unknown, with admission fees of unknown and guided tours available for an additional unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and picturesque fishing villages. The Shimizu Lighthouse stands proudly on the eastern coast of Honshu, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can explore nearby Miho Beach, a scenic spot renowned for its stunning sunsets and picturesque views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.

Anecdotes and Folklore

In an unknown year, the Shimizu Lighthouse played a crucial role in guiding ships through treacherous waters during a severe storm. This event was commemorated by the lighthouse's keepers, who recorded it in their logbooks as a testament to the importance of this vital aid to navigation.

Technical and Operational Details

The Shimizu Lighthouse is currently unknown, with no indication of automation.

Further Information

For more information on the Shimizu Lighthouse, please visit the Japan Lighthouses Association website or consult the Shizuoka Prefectural Government.

Details

NameShimizuLighthouse
CityShizuoka
CountryJapan
Coordinates35.0236621, 138.5245224
Year of constructioneraunknown
Eventscommemoratedbythelighthouse'skeepersin[unknown]asatestamenttoitsimportance
Historic significanceheritagesite
Keeper stories[unknown]
Stories[unknown]
Construction material
Focal height[unknown]
Tower height[unknown]
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionoverlookingthePacificOcean,ruggedcliffs,hiddencoves,andpicturesquefishingvillages
Facilities
Light characteristic[unknown]
Light range[unknown]