Chihase Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Chihase Kō Lighthouse
Chihase Kō is a red, cylindrical concrete tower standing 11 meters tall, topped with a lantern and gallery. It is situated at the extremity of the west breakwater for Chihase fishing port, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Cape Motta. The light emits a single red flash every three seconds from a focal height of 14 meters, with a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. This structure guides vessels entering the port from the sea. The site is open to visitors, although the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the local fishing fleet, providing a critical red flash every three seconds to guide them safely into Chihase fishing port, especially during low visibility or night operations. Its location at the end of the west breakwater ensures clear demarcation of the harbor entrance, preventing groundings and facilitating efficient navigation for all vessels utilizing this busy coastal hub.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Shimamaki
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the west breakwater at Chihase, a fishing port about 20 km northeast of Cape Motta.
- Latitude
- 42.6885°
- Longitude
- 140.0030°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Setana(16.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7013.2
- NGA No.
- 1130
- USCG No.
- JCG-0601.6
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Chihase Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.