Kuroshima Saki Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kuroshima Saki Lighthouse
The Kuroshima Saki lighthouse, a 10-meter cylindrical concrete tower, was first lit in 1961. Its white structure stands at the easternmost point of Dōgo in Japan's Shimane Prefecture, marking the island's eastern flank and illuminating the nearby Kabi Shima skerry. The lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 13 seconds from a focal height of 30 meters, with a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. In 1987, a spotlight was added to specifically highlight Kabi Shima, enhancing its navigational function. The nearest port, Okinokojima, is 4.6 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for marking Dōgo's easternmost point, providing a clear navigational reference for vessels rounding this significant headland. Its dedicated spotlight illuminating the hazardous Kabi Shima skerry directly enhances safety for local shipping and fishing vessels.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 13s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 13s
- Focal Height
- 30m
- Geographic Range
- 15.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1961
Significant events: Spotlight added in 1987
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Okinokojima(4.6 km)
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with a concrete lantern room at the top
Location
- City
- Okinoshima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Shimane Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Easternmost point of Dōgo, illuminating the nearby Kabi Shima skerry
- Latitude
- 36.2697°
- Longitude
- 133.3855°
Nearby Vessels
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