Ōbaehana Lighthouse, Navigation lighthouse in Hirado, Japan.
Description
Ōbaehana Lighthouse is a navigation facility on a rocky headland near Hirado, with its white tower rising above the shoreline. The structure sits on elevated ground and overlooks the shipping channels and surrounding waters.
History
The facility was built in 1958 to improve safety for ships navigating the waters around Hirado island. The light signal marked a turning point in modern navigation technology for this region.
Culture
The lighthouse embodies postwar Japanese maritime building practices, blending local construction methods with contemporary navigation technology. Visitors can observe how its design fits naturally into the rocky shoreline.
Practical
The best views of the structure are from the coastal side, where you can also watch the light beam at night. The site is reachable from local hiking paths that run along the rocky shoreline.
Did you know?
The facility was positioned to be especially effective in the narrow strait between the island and the mainland. This geographic location makes it particularly important for smaller fishing boats that operate locally.
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