Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse
Also known as: Siokubi
The Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse stands as a white, cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story keeper's house. Standing 11 meters tall, its light is positioned at a focal height of 50 meters, providing a geographic range of 18.7 nautical miles. This active aid emits a white light, producing one flash every 20 seconds. Located near Hakodate in Hokkaido Prefecture, its nearest port is Toyoura, approximately 5.4 kilometers away. The lighthouse is situated on Shiokubi Cape, a landform extending into the sea.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation around Shiokubi Cape, a critical turning point for coastal shipping in Japan, helping mariners identify their position and avoid hazards in an area known for challenging currents.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 50m
- Geographic Range
- 18.7NM
Location
- City
- Hakodate
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Shiokubi (Siokubi) Misaki
- Latitude
- 41.7111°
- Longitude
- 140.9643°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Toyoura(5.4 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-572
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