Masuura Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Masuura Kō Lighthouse
Masuura Kō lighthouse is a red, cylindrical concrete tower built in 1990. It stands 11 meters tall, with its light positioned 14 meters above sea level. The lighthouse is situated on the north breakwater that shelters the harbor of Masuura, a fishing port located on the south side of Abashiri. This active light emits an isophase red signal every 4 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, and the tower is painted red.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for the local fishing fleet, guiding them safely through the breakwater into the harbor. Its distinctive red light helps mariners pinpoint the narrow entrance to Masuura, directly supporting the livelihoods of the community.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Iso R 4s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1990
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Abashiri(1.2 km)
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
- Abashiri
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- North breakwater sheltering the harbor of Masuura, a small fishing port on the south side of Abashiri.
- Latitude
- 43.9927°
- Longitude
- 144.2959°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Masuura Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.