Maisaka Lighthouse, Concrete lighthouse in Hamamatsu, Japan
Maisaka Lighthouse is a white concrete tower standing at the eastern entrance to Hamana Lake, marking the boundary between the waterway and the open coast. The structure features a cylindrical shaft topped with a conical roof that houses the navigation light.
The tower was built in 1964 by the Maritime Safety Agency to improve coastal navigation systems. This construction coincided with Japan's expansion of its shipping industry during the post-war period.
The structure marks the boundary between freshwater and saltwater zones at Hamana Lake's entrance, a site where local fishermen have worked for generations navigating these changing conditions.
The lighthouse sits near Maisaka and is visible from lakeside promenades, where visitors can get clear views of the tower and the waterways it marks. The surrounding area offers several vantage points along the shore for observing the structure.
The tower features a distinctive structural bulge in its upper section, an unusual design choice for lighthouses of this era. This feature resulted from specific engineering requirements for guiding vessels through this unique freshwater-saltwater transition zone.
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