Kakiura Kō Lighthouse

Structure: Kakiura (Kakinoura) Kō, established in 1983, marks the entrance to Kakiura Port in Japan. This modern navigational aid was constructed to ensure safe passage for vessels navigating the local waters, guiding them through the harbor approaches. Its green flash, emitted every four seconds from a focal plane of 13 meters, provides a clear signal to mariners, particularly important for fishing boats and smaller commercial traffic that frequent this coastal area. Over the decades since its inception, the lighthouse has reliably served its purpose, adapting to the evolving needs of maritime activity in the region. Today, the site around Kakiura Kō remains accessible to visitors, offering a glimpse of the working port environment, though the tower itself is not open for public ascent. It continues its vital role, a quiet guardian in the bustling Japanese coastal landscape.