Takasu Port Lighthouse
鷹巣港灯台
A functional white hourglass-shaped lighthouse standing on a rock at Takasu Port, featuring modern solar-powered LED navigation lights.
What it is
- A small white hourglass-shaped lighthouse located at the entrance of Takasu Port
- The structure was first lit in 1963 to assist maritime navigation
- It features an integrated spotlight and was converted to solar power in 2017
- The facility is currently managed by the Tsuruga Coast Guard Office
What to see
- The distinct hourglass architectural design of the main lighthouse tower
- A western spotlight that was added to the structure in 1970
- The modern LED light system installed during the 2017 upgrades
- Views of the surrounding rock formations at the port entrance
Getting there
- Take a bus from JR Fukui Station to reach the port area
- The bus journey from Mikuni Station takes approximately 27 minutes
- The site is located 25 kilometers from the Fukui-Kita Interchange
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Takasu Port Lighthouse Open in Google Maps
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