Usuki Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Usuki Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse
This red, 7-meter tripod lighthouse marks the end of Usuki's detached north breakwater. The structure consists of a tripod mounted on a round, single-story concrete equipment shelter, with the entire construction painted red. It provides a focal height of 8 meters above the water. The light emits a single red flash every three seconds, offering a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Usuki. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime safety in Usuki Bay, specifically warning vessels about the end of the detached north breakwater. Its distinctive red light guides ships into the harbor, preventing groundings or collisions in this busy shipping lane.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 8m
- Geographic Range
- 9.7NM
Location
- City
- Usuki
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Oita Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the detached north breakwater at Usuki, Japan.
- Latitude
- 33.1298°
- Longitude
- 131.8114°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Usuki(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4940
- NGA No.
- 10560
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7m
- Tower Shape
- tripod
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 7m tripod structure mounted on a round 1-story concrete equipment shelter, entirely painted red.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Usuki Kō North Breakwater على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.