Matsumae Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Matsumae Lighthouse
Also known as: Matsumae (Fukuyama)
Established in 1889, the Matsumae Lighthouse stands on Benten Shima, an island that shelters Matsumae harbor. This facility is positioned about 10 kilometers west-northwest of Cape Shirakami. The tower, painted white, measures 7 meters in height with the light visible from 25 meters above sea level. Its light characteristic is an isophase white light shown on a 6-second cycle. The structure consists of a lantern atop a 1-story equipment building. The site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding ships safely into Matsumae harbor. Its distinctive structure also makes it a notable landmark on Benten Shima.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso W 6s
- Focal Height
- 25m
- Light Range
- 12NM (22.2 km)
- Geographic Range
- 14.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1889
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7m
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: lantern atop a 1-story equipment building, painted white
Location
- City
- Matsumae
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on Benten Shima, an island sheltering Matsumae harbor, about 10 km (6 mi) west northwest of Cape Shirakami.
- Latitude
- 41.4187°
- Longitude
- 140.0884°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shizuura(5.5 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-333
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