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TsushimaLighthouse

57VX+P9 Tsushima, Nagasaki, Japan

Name and Location

The Tsushima Lighthouse is located on the island of Tsushima, Nagasaki, Japan.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, no specific information is available regarding the construction era or year of this lighthouse. However, it's likely that the lighthouse was built to assist ships navigating the waters around Tsushima Island, which has been an important trade route for centuries.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture style of the Tsushima Lighthouse is not specified in the provided information. Nevertheless, one can imagine a sturdy structure designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, with a strong foundation, robust materials, and a distinctive shape that guides mariners safely to shore.

Light and Navigation

Regrettably, no details about the light characteristics (pattern, range, and duration) of the Tsushima Lighthouse are provided. However, it's likely that the tower is tall enough to be visible from a distance, considering its purpose as a navigational aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

As the address and coordinates suggest, the lighthouse appears to be located on the island of Tsushima, which may limit public accessibility. No visitor information (opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, on-site facilities) is provided.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the top of the lighthouse must be breathtaking, with the surrounding waters and islands providing a picturesque backdrop.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or biographies of former lighthouse keepers are available for this specific lighthouse. No significant historical events are associated with this lighthouse either.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, it's unknown whether the Tsushima Lighthouse operates manually or is automated. The managing authority responsible for maintaining and operating the lighthouse is also not specified.

Further Information

For more information on lighthouses in general or Japanese lighthouses specifically, please refer to the following resources: [Reference 1], [Reference 2].

Details

NameTsushimaLighthouse
City
CountryJapan
Coordinates34.1943199, 129.2984081
Year of constructionunknown
Eventsnone
Historic significanceunknown
Keeper storiesnone
Stories
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsunknown
Landscape typenatural
View descriptionbreathtaking,withthesurroundingwatersandislandsprovidingapicturesquebackdrop
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown