Kaga Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kaga Kō Lighthouse
This 10-meter red cylindrical concrete tower marks the end of the north breakwater at Kaga port. Attached to a single-story concrete equipment room, the lighthouse stands 13 meters above sea level. Its red light emits a single flash every 3 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The lighthouse is located in Matsue, within Japan's Shimane Prefecture.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe entry and exit of all vessels utilizing Kaga port, particularly those navigating the approach channel marked by the north breakwater. Its distinctive red flash provides a critical visual aid, preventing groundings or collisions with the breakwater structure.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Matsue
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Shimane Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Kaga port, marking the end of its north breakwater.
- Latitude
- 35.5688°
- Longitude
- 133.0547°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Kasaura(3.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7324.5
- NGA No.
- 1996
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1556
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 10m red cylindrical concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Kaga Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.