Sutsu Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sutsu Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Suttsu
Located in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Sutsu Kō Lighthouse is a fiberglass conical tower painted white and red. This active light offers a geographic range of 11 nautical miles and emits a single red flash. Its focal height is 12 meters above the water. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The lighthouse serves maritime traffic entering Sutsu Kō, a port situated near Misumi.
Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels into Sutsu Port, supporting the local seafood industry and the economic well-being of the community.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- F.Fl.R
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- City
- Hamada
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Shimane Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Sutsu (Suttsu) Kō, Japan
- Latitude
- 34.7770°
- Longitude
- 131.9135°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Misumi, Shimane(1.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7353
- NGA No.
- 1816
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1578
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- conical
- Tower Color
- white and red
- Material
- fiberglass
Structure: Sutsu Kō Lighthouse, also known as Suttsu Kō, is a crucial navigational aid for the port of Sutsu on Japan's rugged coastline. This active light guides local fishing vessels and other maritime traffic safely into the harbor, a bustling hub for the region's seafood industry. The lighthouse's presence underscores the deep connection between the community and the sea, providing a constant reassurance to those who work its waters. While the tower itself is not accessible to visitors, the grounds around the lighthouse are open, offering a peaceful spot to observe the harbor's activity and the expansive views of the ocean. Its light, emanating from a focal plane 12 meters above the water, helps mariners pinpoint the harbor entrance, especially during challenging weather conditions or the often-misty mornings. The lighthouse continues its steadfast duty, a silent guardian ensuring safe passage along this stretch of the Japanese coast, a testament to the enduring need for maritime safety in a region so reliant on its waters.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Sutsu Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.