Sōya Misaki Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sōya Misaki Lighthouse
Also known as: Cape Soya Lighthouse
Sōya Misaki Lighthouse stands as the northernmost lighthouse managed by the Japanese government. This quadrilateral latticed tower, painted white and red with a rectangular daymark, reaches a height of 17 meters. Its focal plane is situated 40 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 17 nautical miles. The light emits four white flashes every 30 seconds, marking its presence. Located in Northern Hokkaidō, this structure guards the Sōya Strait, an international waterway.
Why it matters: Designated as one of the 50 Lighthouses of Japan, this lighthouse is responsible for guarding the Sōya Strait.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 30s
- Raw Code
- Fl.(4)W. period 30s
- Focal Height
- 40m
- Light Range
- 17NM (31.5 km)
- Geographic Range
- 17NM
Location
- City
- Northern Hokkaidō
- Country
- 🇯🇵JP
- Latitude
- 45.5213°
- Longitude
- 141.9359°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 17m
- Tower Shape
- quadrilateral
- Tower Color
- white and red
Structure: Quadrilateral latticed tower, red and white rectangular daymark; 14
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- M6896
- NGA No.
- 1524
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q10948251 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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