Hesaki Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan
The cylindrical granite tower of Hesaki Lighthouse rises 9.7 meters high on the Kiku Peninsula, with its focal height reaching 39.1 meters above sea level.
Richard Henry Brunton designed this maritime structure in 1871 during Japan's period of strengthening its coastal navigation infrastructure for international trade.
The lighthouse represents the integration of Western engineering principles into Japanese maritime infrastructure during the country's modernization in the 19th century.
The lighthouse emits a white flash every 15 seconds with 180,000 candela intensity, providing guidance to vessels within a 17 nautical mile radius.
The granite structure combines British engineering with Japanese craftsmanship, standing as one of the earliest Western-style lighthouses in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Location: Fukuoka Prefecture
Location: Kitakyushu
Inception: 1871
Architects: Richard Henry Brunton
GPS coordinates: 33.95936,131.02289
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:43
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