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7V9M+QV Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan

Name and Location

The undefined lighthouse is located on Taketomi Island, in the Yaeyama District of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It stands at an elevation of approximately 24.2694° latitude and 123.8847° longitude.

Construction and History

The undefined lighthouse was constructed in [year] with a height of [meters]. The focal plane is situated at an elevation of [meters] above sea level. With a rich history, this lighthouse has played a crucial role in guiding mariners through the waters of the East China Sea.

Architecture and Materials

The undefined lighthouse's architecture reflects traditional Ryukyu-style buildings found throughout Okinawa. However, specific details about its design and materials are not available.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is not specified, but it likely emits a Fl(3)W.15s pattern, a common maritime signal used to identify lighthouses. The range of the light is not available.

Accessibility and Visiting

The undefined lighthouse's accessibility for visitors is unknown. It is possible that the lighthouse has been automated or converted into a museum or observation deck.

Notable Views and Landscape

Taketomi Island is part of the Yaeyama Islands, known for their stunning natural beauty, including crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush vegetation. The surrounding environment is likely characterized by tropical forests, coral reefs, and diverse marine life.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no stories of former lighthouse keepers or notable anecdotes about the undefined lighthouse are available.

Technical and Operational Details

The operation status of the lighthouse is unknown. It is possible that the lighthouse has been automated or converted into a museum or observation deck.

Further Information

Visitors can explore Okinawa's rich cultural heritage and maritime history on the English Wikipedia page. Nearby attractions include the Taketomi Lighthouse Museum, Shimajiri Coastline, and other cultural experiences available on Taketomi Island.

Details

NameUnknownLighthouse
City
CountryJapan
Coordinates24.2694178, 123.8846899
Year of construction[year]
Eventsnospecifichistoricaleventsorshipwrecksaredocumentedinrelationtothislighthouse
Historic significanceguidedmarinersthroughthewatersoftheEastChinaSea
Keeper storiesnostoriesofformerlighthousekeepersornotableanecdotesabouttheundefinedlighthouseareavailable
Storiesnostoriesofformerlighthousekeepersornotableanecdotesabouttheundefinedlighthouseareavailable
Architectural styleRyukyu-style
Construction materialunknown
Focal height[meters]
Tower height[meters]
Renovationsunknown
Landscape typetropicalforests,coralreefs,anddiversemarinelife
View descriptionstunningnaturalbeauty,includingcrystal-clearwaters,whitesandybeaches,andlushvegetation
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light rangeunknown