Sango Shima North Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sango Shima North Lighthouse
Also known as: Sangojima
The Sango Shima North Lighthouse is positioned near Sango Shima island in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. At a focal height of 33 meters, the structure emits a white flash every 4 seconds. Its light reaches 15.9 nautical miles, assisting ships in the waters off Ofunato. The lighthouse is active. Visitors can access the grounds, but the tower is not open for climbing. This navigation marker is 1.7 kilometers from the Ohfunato port.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northern side of Sango Shima island, providing navigation reference for craft in the area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 33m
- Geographic Range
- 15.9NM
Location
- City
- Ofunato
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Iwate Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on or near Sango Shima island in Japan, marking its northern approaches.
- Latitude
- 39.0314°
- Longitude
- 141.7142°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ohfunato(1.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6583.7
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1128
Tower & Structure
Structure: Sango Shima North Lighthouse guides mariners through the waters surrounding Sango Shima, an island off the coast of Japan. Perched at a focal plane of 33 meters, its consistent white flash every four seconds cuts through the coastal darkness, offering a reliable navigational aid. This active light plays a quiet but crucial role for local fishing boats and other vessels traversing these Japanese waters. While the exact history of its construction remains less documented, its continued operation underscores its enduring importance to maritime safety in the region. Visitors are welcome to explore the site, taking in the serene coastal views and the rhythmic pulse of the light, though the tower itself remains closed to public ascent. It stands as a testament to the ongoing need for navigational assistance in even the most tranquil-seeming seas.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Sango Shima North على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.