Nakoso Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nakoso Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Hirakata
The Nakoso (Hirakata) Kō lighthouse is a round, concrete tower painted white. Situated in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, it emits a green flashing light every 5 seconds from a focal height of 13 meters. This operational light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse itself is closed to the public, but its grounds are accessible. The nearest port, Onahama, is approximately 5.9 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe passage of local fishing boats and smaller commercial vessels navigating the entrance to Nakoso (Hirakata) Port, providing a clear navigational aid in a busy harbor.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 5s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Iwaki
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Fukushima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Nakoso (Hirakata) Port in Japan
- Latitude
- 36.8621°
- Longitude
- 140.7935°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Onahama(5.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6499
- NGA No.
- 4652
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1388
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- round
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: Nakoso (Hirakata) Kō lighthouse, nestled along the Japanese coastline, plays a quiet yet crucial role in guiding vessels into its namesake port. This active light, with its green flash, helps mariners navigate the local waters, particularly important for the fishing fleets and smaller commercial ships that frequent this area. While the exact date of its establishment is not recorded, it has undoubtedly witnessed decades of maritime activity, adapting to the changing needs of the port over time. The surrounding landscape likely features a mix of industrial port facilities and perhaps some natural coastal beauty, characteristic of many Japanese harbors. Today, the lighthouse continues its vigilant watch, a familiar sight to those who live and work by the sea. Although the tower itself is closed to the public, visitors can still enjoy the grounds, taking in the sea air and observing the working port environment.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Nakoso Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.