Shiso Shima Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shiso Shima Lighthouse
Also known as: Siso
The Shiso (Siso) Shima Lighthouse stands on its namesake island in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture. Completed in 1976, this cylindrical concrete tower rises 12 meters high, with its light positioned 14 meters above sea level. It emits a white flash every five seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The structure features a gallery around its upper section and is located just 2.9 kilometers from the nearest port, Tanabe. This active aid guides coastal traffic in the region.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for local maritime traffic navigating the waters around Shiso (Siso) Shima, providing a consistent reference point for fishing fleets and coastal vessels.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1976
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tanabe(2.9 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-587
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery
Location
- City
- Shirahama
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Wakayama Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on Shiso (Siso) Shima island in Japan, guiding coastal traffic.
- Latitude
- 33.6928°
- Longitude
- 135.3267°
Nearby Vessels
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