Nagasu Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nagasu Kō Lighthouse
Constructed in 1981, the Nagasu Kō lighthouse is an 8.5-meter cylindrical concrete post. It is attached to a single-story concrete equipment room and painted white. This structure is situated at the end of the main, northern breakwater of Nagasu. The lighthouse emits an isophase green light on a 6-second cycle. Its focal height reaches 13 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 1.2 kilometers from the nearest port of Nagasu, Kumamoto.
Why it matters: The Nagasu Kō lighthouse clearly marks the end of the main breakwater, guiding vessels safely into and out of the port. Its consistent green light helps prevent collisions with harbor infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations for commercial and fishing traffic.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso G 6s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1981
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nagasu, Kumamoto(1.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2103
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A white 8.5m cylindrical concrete post, attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room.
Location
- City
- Nagasu
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kumamoto Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the main (north) breakwater of Nagasu.
- Latitude
- 32.9230°
- Longitude
- 130.4387°
Nearby Vessels
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