Iyo Kaminada Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Iyo Kaminada Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Futami
This cylindrical concrete tower stands 9.5 meters tall and emits a light from a focal height of 13 meters. Its structure is described as a round hourglass shape, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located in Iyo, Ehime Prefecture, and is operational, guiding vessels near the port of Iyo. While the site is open to the public, visitors cannot enter the tower itself. It serves as a navigational aid for local maritime traffic.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local fishing fleets and small cargo vessels navigating the coastal waters of Futami, ensuring safe passage into the Kaminada Kō port. Its distinctive hourglass shape makes it a recognizable landmark for mariners.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Iyo
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Ehime Prefecture
- Latitude
- 33.6900°
- Longitude
- 132.6361°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Iyo(5.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5430.5
- NGA No.
- 9268
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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