Akkeshi Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Akkeshi Kō Lighthouse
Akkeshi Kō lighthouse is a red, cylindrical concrete tower that stands 11 meters tall. It features a lantern and gallery and is situated at the northern end of Akkeshi's detached outer breakwater. The light emits a single red flash every six seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. This structure serves as a clear indicator of the breakwater's full extent, helping to prevent navigation hazards. It is located 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Akkeshi.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Akkeshi harbor, delineating the northern end of the detached outer breakwater and preventing vessel collisions.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Akkeshi
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the north end of the detached outer breakwater of Akkeshi.
- Latitude
- 43.0408°
- Longitude
- 144.8302°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Akkeshi(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6829
- NGA No.
- 0504
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-844
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