Nakanoseki Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nakanoseki Lighthouse
Also known as: Nakanoseki (Nakano Saki)
This lighthouse consists of a square concrete post attached to a one-story concrete equipment building, standing 12 meters tall. Constructed and first lit in 1932, it is situated on a densely-forested promontory west of the Hōfu harbor entrance in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The light emits an isophase white signal on a 4-second cycle, visible for approximately 20.9 nautical miles. While the tower is closed to the public, the surrounding site is accessible, offering visitors a path to experience the location. The structure's focal height reaches 66 meters above sea level.
Why it matters: Nakanoseki Lighthouse is essential for vessels entering and exiting Hōfu harbor, serving as a key navigational aid at the harbor's western approach.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Iso W 4s
- Focal Height
- 66m
- Geographic Range
- 20.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1932
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment building
Location
- City
- Hofu
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on a densely-forested promontory on the west side of the entrance to Hōfu harbor.
- Latitude
- 33.9995°
- Longitude
- 131.5440°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nakanoseki(0.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5394
- NGA No.
- 9584
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1643
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