Niishima Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Niishima Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Niijima
The Niishima Kō lighthouse, established in 1990, is a red, cylindrical tower with a flared top standing 11 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 13 meters above sea level, emitting a single red flash every 3 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles, guiding vessels into Niijima Port. The lighthouse is located just 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port on Niijima, one of the Izu Islands. While the lighthouse site is accessible, the tower itself remains closed to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safely navigating into and out of Niijima Port, a primary gateway for the island. It specifically assists ferries and fishing vessels, contributing to the safety of local commerce and tourism.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1990
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
Structure: round cylindrical tower with a flared top
Location
- City
- Tokyo
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Oshima Subprefecture
- Sea Region
- Niijima Port, one of the Izu Islands in Japan, guiding vessels into the harbor.
- Latitude
- 34.3705°
- Longitude
- 139.2422°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Niijima(0.3 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-415
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