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Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse

🇯🇵Shosanbetsu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: Toyomisaki

The Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse is a 10-meter tall, cylindrical concrete tower. Its unique round hourglass shape is topped with a lantern and gallery. This structure was operational and provided a navigational aid for vessels. The lighthouse is situated in Shosanbetsu within Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its nearest port is Haboro, located 12.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offered guidance for ships entering and leaving the port of Haboro, helping to prevent groundings along a hazardous coastline. Its concrete construction and distinctive hourglass form add to its architectural character.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haboro(12.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1003

Location

City
Shosanbetsu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Latitude
44.5668°
Longitude
141.7750°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haboro at 12.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Tomamae (15.9 NM SSW), Yagishiri (16.6 NM WSW), Nishiura (17.8 NM WSW), Teshio (18.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toyosaki 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.
How can I track vessels near Toyosaki Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toyosaki 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.