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Nyūdōzaki Lighthouse
, or Nyūdō Saki Lighthouse, is a lighthouse on the northwest top of Oga Peninsula in the city of Oga, Akita, Oga, Akita Prefecture, Japan. History The first lighthouse was built in 1898, a white hexagon 24.4 meter steel tower. It was electrified with a 1,500W lamp in 1932 and manned until 1972, when it transitioned to automatic control. From 1973 Nyudozaki carries a continuous white spotlight that shines on the :ja:水島 (秋田県), Mizushima Islet about 1,000 meters to the north. It is currently one of the :ja:参観灯台, 16 Japanese lighthouses which is open to the public, who may climb to the top for a panoramic view over the Sea of Japan (not available in winter season). A small museum has been attached since 1998 displaying references and lenses. The tower is listed as one of the :ja:日本の灯台50選, “50 Lighthouses of Japan” by the Japan Lighthouse Association and operated by the Japan Coast Guard, 2nd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. Gallery Image:Nyudo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oga, Akita
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 24,687 in 12,496 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Oga is located on the Oga Peninsula in northwestern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the north, west and south. The Oga Peninsula has two mountains, Mount Kanpu and Mount Honzan, and several rivers, including the Takigawa. Toga Bay is located in the western part of the city, where Toga Port is located, and he northwestern end is called Cape Nyūdō. The population is concentrated in the southern part of the city, where the railway runs and the city hall is located. Much of the city is within the boundaries of the Oga Quasi-National Park. Neighboring municipalities Akita Prefecture * Katagami * Mitane * Ōgata Climate Different from the rest of the prefecture, the climate is an isolated humid subtropical (Köppen: ''Cfa'') by direct influence (due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
