Murotozaki Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure at Cape Muroto, Japan
Murotozaki is a cast iron lighthouse standing at the southeastern tip of Shikoku, rising approximately 15 meters above the water. The structure was equipped with advanced lighting technology to guide ships through the surrounding bay.
The lighthouse began operations in 1899, marking the start of modern navigation aids for this coastal region. Its construction was part of broader infrastructure projects that Japan undertook during this period.
The lighthouse serves as a visitor destination that shows how mariners relied on such structures for safe passage. Walking around it, you can see how this building became part of the region's maritime identity.
The site is accessible by land and located in a developed area near the cape. Visitors should expect windy conditions and wear sturdy shoes for walking over rocky terrain.
The lighthouse stands within a UNESCO Geopark where visitors can see rock formations that tell millions of years of geological history. These formations reveal the story of tectonic shifts that have shaped this coastal area.
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