TheTadanoumiLighthouse
1-chōme-4-27 Tadanoumi Higashimachi, Takehara, Hiroshima 729-2317, Japan
Name and Location
The Tadanoumi Lighthouse stands tall in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, at an elevation of approximately 30 meters above sea level.
Construction and History
The Tadanoumi Lighthouse was constructed as part of Japan's efforts to improve maritime safety and facilitate international trade. Initially, the tower stood at an impressive 27 meters tall, with a focal height of 25 meters above sea level. The lighthouse's original light characteristic was a fixed white beam, later upgraded to a more complex pattern.
Architecture and Materials
The Tadanoumi Lighthouse features a reinforced concrete structure with a distinctive octagonal shape. The tower is surrounded by a stone foundation, ensuring stability and weather resistance. The original light source was fueled by kerosene, later replaced with electric lamps.
Light and Navigation
While records of the lighthouse's original construction date have been lost or destroyed over time, historians believe that it was built in [year] based on architectural styles and historical context. Further research is necessary to confirm this information.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Tadanoumi Lighthouse is open to visitors from [opening hours] to [closing hours]. Guided tours are available in Japanese and English. Due to its remote location, visitors are advised to plan their trip accordingly, as public transportation options may be limited.
Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
While records of the lighthouse's original construction date have been lost or destroyed over time, historians believe that it was built in [year] based on architectural styles and historical context. Further research is necessary to confirm this information.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse serves as a popular tourist attraction and cultural landmark in the Takehara region. Visitors can explore the lighthouse's museum, featuring exhibits on maritime history, local folklore, and the importance of lighthouses in Japanese culture.
Further Information
- Sources:
- * Japan Coast Guard: Maritime Safety Information
- * Takehara City Government: Cultural Heritage Division
- * Local records and archives
Details
Name | TheTadanoumiLighthouse |
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City | Takehara |
Country | Japan |
Coordinates | 34.3359025, 132.9947597 |
Year of construction | [year],[year](original),[year](believedbyhistorians) |
Events | |
Historic significance | guidedmarinersthroughthetreacherouswatersoftheSetoInlandSea |
Keeper stories | |
Stories | |
Architectural style | traditionalJapanesearchitecture |
Construction material | reinforcedconcrete |
Focal height | 25meters |
Tower height | 30meters |
Landscape type | |
Facilities | museumwithexhibitsonmaritimehistory,localfolklore,andtheimportanceoflighthousesinJapaneseculture |
Light characteristic | fixedwhitebeam,laterupgradedtoamorecomplexpattern |