Chienbetsu Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Chienbetsu Lighthouse
Also known as: Chienbetsu (Tienbetsu, Tienbetu) Kō (North Breakwater)
Chienbetsu Lighthouse is a red, cylindrical concrete tower standing 11 meters high, completed in 1979. Its focal plane reaches 14 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a single red flash every 6 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though climbing the tower is not permitted. The nearest port is Abashiri, located 41.3 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a visual aid for local shipping and fishing vessels navigating Japan's coastal waters, helping them avoid hazards.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1979
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red
Location
- City
- Rausu
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Latitude
- 44.1007°
- Longitude
- 145.2435°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Abashiri(41.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6861.5
- NGA No.
- 0428
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-990
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