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Amura Kō Lighthouse

🇯🇵Kamiamakusa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Amura Kō Lighthouse

Constructed in 1979, Amura Kō lighthouse served as a navigational aid at the western entrance to Amura harbor. The structure consists of an 8.5-meter square concrete post attached to a single-story concrete equipment shelter. Painted red, this square tower was located at the north end of Matsushima, marking the end of the west breakwater. After more than thirty years of operation, the lighthouse was deactivated and removed in 2012. The site remains open to the public, though the tower itself is no longer present.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provided guidance for vessels entering Amura harbor and navigating the west breakwater.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m square concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter, painted red.

Location

City
Kamiamakusa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kumamoto Prefecture
Sea Region
end of the west breakwater of Amura harbor, at the north end of Matsushima
Latitude
32.5270°
Longitude
130.4496°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amura(0.0 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2085

Construction & History

Year Built
1979

Significant events: Removed in 2012, deactivated

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Amura Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Amura Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Amura at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Yanagi (1.4 NM NNW), Oura/Ariake (4.4 NM W), Aizu, Kumamoto (4.5 NM N), Akasaki, Kumamoto (4.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Amura Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Amura Kō Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Amura Kō Lighthouse?+
Amura Kō Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Amura Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Amura Kō Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.