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Kushiro Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇯🇵Kushiro, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kushiro Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Kushiro-chō

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 11 meters tall and is painted white with a single black horizontal band. It features a lantern and gallery at its summit. Located in Kushiro Town, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, it is situated 8.6 kilometers from the nearest port. The lighthouse was operational and served the waters near the significant port city of Kushiro. Although no longer active, it remains a part of the local landscape.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was likely essential for guiding vessels into and out of Kushiro Port, a major center for fishing and commerce in eastern Hokkaido.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one black horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with one black horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kushiro(8.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M6826
ARLHS No.
JPN-286

Location

City
Kushiro
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Kushiro Town, Japan
Latitude
42.9494°
Longitude
144.5205°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Kushiro Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kushiro Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Shiro at 7.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Kushiro (7.4 NM WNW), Akkeshi (15.4 NM ENE), Kiritappu (27.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kushiro Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kushiro Town Lighthouses 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.
How can I track vessels near Kushiro Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kushiro Town Lighthouses 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.