Tagarasukō Myōjinhana Lighthouse

What it is

• A small white hourglass-shaped lighthouse located on Myojinzaki at the entrance of Tagarasu Port.
• The structure was first lit on November 5, 1965 to guide local maritime traffic.
• The facility is currently managed by the Tsuruga Coast Guard Office.
• The lighthouse was converted to operate on solar power in December 2000.

What to see

• The distinct hourglass-shaped architectural design of the white concrete tower.
• Views of the surrounding sea from its position on the Myojinzaki headland.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.