Wakasa Takahama Kōshimatei Lighthouse

What it is

• A small white concrete lighthouse marking the entrance of Takahama Port.
• The structure first began operating on October 23, 1965.
• It was modernized with LED lighting and solar power in 2008.

What to see

• The white concrete tower standing at the edge of the port.
• Views of the surrounding coastal area in Fukui Prefecture.
• The nearby Takahama Shiroyama Lighthouse located in the same vicinity.

Getting there

• The nearest train station is Wakasa Takahama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.