Yokohama Marine Tower Yokohama

Rivaling the world in standards of height is the Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama. The Yokohama Marine Tower happens to be the tallest lighthouse in the world that stands above the ground. Scaling 348 Feet into the skyline of Yokohama, the Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama is renowned for its utility and also its architectural magnificence.

The Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama is a commemorative structure; it was erected to celebrate the centenary of the inauguration of the Yokohama Port. The tower was an integral part of the celebrations of this 100 year anniversary that was conducted in 1961. The Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama is a long lattice-worked structure and has an observation deck at a height of 100 meters from the ground. The tower remained open to visitors until 2006 on the 25th of December, when it shut its gates to get on with renovation works. Now, a renovated and also upgraded tower is stated to open in the year 2009. The Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama, until its closing, had a light capacity of 600,000 candles. The Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama is also visible from a distance stretching as far as 20 miles; so visitors to the Yokohama Marine Tower in Yokohama could also have a good view of the Mount Fuji for the observation deck.

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