Matsunori Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Matsunori Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Matunori
This concrete lighthouse, built in 1964, stands 11 meters tall with a focal height of 14 meters. Its cylindrical, hourglass-shaped tower is painted red and topped with a lantern and gallery. The structure emits a red light with an isophase characteristic. It provides a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles and is located in the Hokkaido Prefecture of Japan, near the city of Rausu. The nearest port is Abashiri, located 37.7 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's distinctive hourglass-shaped concrete tower is a notable architectural feature. Its continued operation supports local maritime industries and ensures safe passage for vessels navigating the waters.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso.R
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1964
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Abashiri(37.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6857.5
- NGA No.
- 0404
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-905
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red
Location
- City
- Rausu
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Latitude
- 43.9864°
- Longitude
- 145.1650°
Nearby Vessels
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