Uragami Kō Approach Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Uragami Kō Approach Lighthouse
Also known as: Urakami
The Uragami Kō Approach lighthouse was built in 1986 and stands 8.5 meters tall. This cylindrical concrete tower, attached to a one-story equipment building, exhibits a red light. Its focal height reaches 56 meters, providing a geographic range of 19.5 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a single red flash. While the tower is closed to the public, the site is accessible, offering views of the approach to Uragami Port. The nearest port is Shingu, located 6.1 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding ships safely into Uragami Port, a critical hub for local maritime activities. Its modern design and active status underscore its ongoing relevance in ensuring secure navigation through the port's approach channels.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- red
- Interval
- 7s
- Raw Code
- L.Fl.R
- Focal Height
- 56m
- Geographic Range
- 19.5NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1986
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower attached to a 1-story equipment building
Location
- City
- Nachikatsuura
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Wakayama Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Approach to Uragami (Urakami) Port, Japan
- Latitude
- 33.5748°
- Longitude
- 135.9361°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shingu(6.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6001.5
- NGA No.
- 6720
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