Kareisaki Lighthouse

What it is

• A white square-shaped small lighthouse located on the high ground of Kareisaki.
• The structure was first lit on March 24, 1961 to aid maritime navigation.
• It features a modern high-intensity LED light source installed in November 2014.
• The light emits two white flashes every nine seconds reaching 12 nautical miles.

What to see

• The distinct square architecture of the white lighthouse tower.
• Coastal views of the surrounding Echizen Cape area.
• The high-intensity LED light system with 3,700 candelas of luminous intensity.

Getting there

• It is a ten-minute walk from the Komenoura bus stop.
• The site is approximately 22 kilometers from the Takefu Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.