Ushibuka Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ushibuka Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Ushibuka Kō (Nagateno)
This lighthouse, built in 1950, is situated on a wooded point marking the western entrance to Ushibuka harbor. The structure consists of an 11-meter cylindrical concrete post that rises from a semicircular, single-story concrete equipment room. It emits a white light with a single flash every seven seconds, visible for 23.3 nautical miles. This lighthouse is located near the port of Ushibuka, about 0.8 kilometers away. As of March 2022, the facility was undergoing restoration.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for mariners approaching Ushibuka harbor, offering critical guidance. Its distinctive concrete post design serves as a recognizable landmark for vessels in the area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 7s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 7s
- Focal Height
- 86m
- Geographic Range
- 23.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1950
Significant events: Under restoration (March 2022)
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ushibuka(0.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5108
- NGA No.
- 11356
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 11m concrete post rising from a semicircular 1-story concrete equipment room.
Location
- City
- Amakusa
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kumamoto Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Western entrance to Ushibuka harbor, on a woody point.
- Latitude
- 32.1914°
- Longitude
- 130.0194°
Nearby Vessels
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