Shionomisaki Lighthouse
潮岬灯台
lighthouse in
Kushimoto
#4 in Kushimoto
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#676 in Japan
Shionomisaki Lighthouse is situated in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, and serves as a crucial navigational aid along the Kii Peninsula's rugged coastline. First lit in 1873, it was designed by the British engineer Richard Henry Brunton during Japan's Meiji period modernization efforts. The lighthouse is notable for its Western-style architecture, featuring a cylindrical tower built from stone. Standing at 22.5 meters, it emits a powerful light that reaches up to 18 nautical miles, ensuring the safety of vessels traversing the often treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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