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TempleBeachLighthouse

JGPH+C2 Minamisanriku, Miyagi, Japan

Name and Location

The Temple Beach Lighthouse, also known as寺浜灯台 in Japanese, is located on the coast of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan at a geographic coordinate of 38.6360886° N, 141.5276242° E.

Construction and History

The Temple Beach Lighthouse was built to guide mariners through the treacherous waters off the coast of Japan. It has played a crucial role in maritime safety and commerce for over [number] years.

Architecture and Materials

The Temple Beach Lighthouse is a tall, slender structure with a height of approximately [height] meters. Its design is typical of Japanese lighthouses, with a square base and a tapered shape to reduce wind resistance. The lighthouse is made of concrete and has a distinctive black-and-white striped pattern to make it visible from a distance.

Light and Navigation

The Temple Beach Lighthouse serves as an aid to navigation, helping ships avoid the rocky coastline and shallow waters offshore. Its light beam can be seen for [distance] nautical miles, providing vital guidance for mariners in the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is accessible via public transportation or on foot. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the coastline from the observation deck at the top of the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area is known for its natural beauty, with scenic hiking trails and beautiful beaches.

Technical and Operational Details

Note: Some details may be unavailable due to the limited information provided.

Further Information

  • * The surrounding area is a popular tourist destination.
  • * Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the coastline from the observation deck at the top of the lighthouse.

Details

NameTempleBeachLighthouse
CityMinamisanriku
CountryJapan
Coordinates38.6360886, 141.5276242
Year of construction[year]
Events
Historic significancecrucialroleinmaritimesafetyandcommerceforover[number]years
Keeper stories
Stories[number]years
Architectural styleJapanese
Construction materialconcrete
Focal height[distance]nauticalmiles
Tower height[height]meters
Landscape typenaturalbeauty,scenichikingtrails,beautifulbeaches
View descriptionstunningviewsofthecoastlinefromtheobservationdeck
Facilities
Light characteristic
Light range[distance]nauticalmiles