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UshimadoLighthouse

5792 Ushimadochō Ushimado, Setouchi, Okayama 701-4302, Japan

Name and Location

The Ushimado Lighthouse is located in Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, at an elevation of approximately 34.6127921° latitude and 134.1738236° longitude.

Construction and History

The Ushimado Lighthouse was constructed in [year] as a crucial aid to navigation for mariners traversing the waters off Japan's coastline. Its significance lies not only in its role as a beacon but also in its ability to guide ships through treacherous terrain, ensuring safe passage and preventing accidents.

Architecture and Materials

The Ushimado Lighthouse is characterized by [architectural style] design, with [construction materials] used in its construction. Standing at a height of [height], it features a distinctive [light characteristic] pattern that serves as a visual marker for mariners. The light's focal point reaches [focal height].

Light and Navigation

The Ushimado Lighthouse functions as an active aid to navigation, playing a vital role in maritime safety and facilitating communication between vessels and shore-based authorities.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the lighthouse via [public transportation] or by driving [distance] from nearby attractions such as [local landmarks].

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

Currently, the Ushimado Lighthouse functions as an active aid to navigation, playing a vital role in maritime safety and facilitating communication between vessels and shore-based authorities.

Further Information

The Ushimado Lighthouse holds cultural significance, earning a [heritage status] designation for its historical importance.

Details

NameUshimadoLighthouse
City
CountryJapan
Coordinates34.6127921, 134.1738236
Year of construction[year]
Historic significanceculturalsignificance,earninga[heritagestatus]designationforitshistoricalimportance
Architectural style[architecturalstyle]
Construction material[constructionmaterials]
Focal height[focalheight]
Light characteristic[lightcharacteristic]