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Tottori Kō Lighthouse

Iso W 6s🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tottori Kō Lighthouse

Tottori Kō lighthouse is an operational aid on Southwestern Honshū. Its black and yellow octagonal tower stands 13 meters high. The focal plane is at 32 meters above sea level. A single white flash occurs every 5 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. Its structure is described as a yellow tower with a black topmark and banding, set on a yellow base.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.5426°
Longitude
134.1841°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
black and yellow

Structure: W. CARDINAL (IALA B) Yellow tower, black topmark, black banded, yellow base; 13

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7287.5
NGA No.
2276
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tottori Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Tottori Kō displays the characteristic Iso W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Which ports and harbors does Tottori Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tottori Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tottori at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tajiri, Tottori (7.2 NM ENE), Hamasaka (13.9 NM ENE), Shibayama (24.3 NM ENE), Yasugi (26.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tottori Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tottori 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 Tottori Kō Lighthouse?+
Tottori 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 Tottori Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tottori 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.