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鹿児島旧港北防波堤灯台

鹿児島港臨港道路

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鹿児島旧港北防波堤灯台

Location and Accessibility

  • Address: 鹿児島港臨港道路, Town: Kagoshima, Country: Japan.

History

  • The lighthouse was constructed in 1934 as part of the old Kagoshima Port North Breakwater. Today, it is preserved and displayed within the city limits of Kagoshima.

Architecture

  • The lighthouse stands at a height of 11 meters (36 feet) above ground level, with a focal height of approximately 25 meters (82 feet). The structure is made of reinforced concrete.

Light Characteristics

  • The light characteristics of the 鹿児島旧港北防波堤灯台 are not specified in available data.

Current Status

  • The lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its automation status is unclear.

Heritage Status

  • The lighthouse was registered as a Cultural Property (有形文化財) by the Japanese government in 2003.

Notable Historical Events

  • No notable historical events are recorded for this location.

Details

Name鹿児島旧港北防波堤灯台
CityKagoshima
CountryJapan
Coordinates31.591978, 130.56482
Current useactive aid to navigation