description Inubosaki Lighthouse Overview
The Inubosaki Lighthouse, located on the southern tip of Boso Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, was constructed in 1852 and stands as a vital navigational aid due to its strategic position guarding against shipwrecks in treacherous waters.
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Where is Inubosaki Lighthouse?
Inubosaki Lighthouse stands at Cape Inubosaki in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, on Japan’s Pacific coast. It is on the eastern end of the Boso Peninsula, not in Kanagawa Prefecture.
When was Inubosaki Lighthouse built?
The lighthouse first operated on November 15, 1874. British engineer Richard Henry Brunton designed it during Japan’s early modern lighthouse-building period.
How tall is Inubosaki Lighthouse?
The tower is 31 meters tall from the ground to the top of the building. Visitors climb 99 stone steps, and the light’s listed range is about 19.5 nautical miles.
Can visitors climb Inubosaki Lighthouse?
Yes, the lighthouse site offers visitor tours and a museum. The grounds also include the former fog-signal station, whose foghorn service ended in 2008.
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