Mikomotoshima Lighthouse
Fl (2) W 16s🇯🇵Honshu-South Coast, JPOperational
Location & Light Range
About Mikomotoshima Lighthouse
Constructed in 1871, this lighthouse stands on Mikomotojima, a small uninhabited islet south of Shimoda port. The tower measures 23.31 meters in height, with its light positioned 51 meters above sea level. It emits two white flashes every 16 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on Japan's Honshu-South Coast.
Why it matters: The site was designated a Historic Site of Japan in 1937.
Background
Mikomotojima Lighthouse (神子元島灯台, Mikomotojima tōdai) is a lighthouse located on Mikomotojima, a small (0.1 km2) uninhabited islet located 11 kilometres (5.9 nmi) south of Shimoda port, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.The site was designated a National Historic Site in 1937.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 16s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 16s
- Raw Code
- Fl.(2)W. period 16s
- Focal Height
- 51m
- Light Range
- 19NM (35.2 km)
- Geographic Range
- 19NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1871
- Heritage Status
- Historic Site of Japan
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- M6290
- NGA No.
- 5548
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q6850076 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 23.31m
Location
- City
- Honshu-South Coast
- Country
- 🇯🇵JP
- Latitude
- 34.5754°
- Longitude
- 138.9414°
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