Eigishima Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Eigishima Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Eigashima
This active lighthouse is situated within Eigishima Port in Akashi, Japan. Its light operates at a focal height of 13 meters above sea level, with a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse structure itself is not open to the public, but the surrounding site is accessible. This allows visitors to observe its function within the port. Its proximity to the nearest port, Eigishima, is 0.1 kilometers.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into and out of Eigishima Port, supporting local maritime traffic.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Akashi
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Eigishima (Eigashima) Port, Japan
- Latitude
- 34.6734°
- Longitude
- 134.9108°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Eigashima(0.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1489
Tower & Structure
Structure: Eigishima (Eigashima) Kō is an active lighthouse situated within the bustling Eigishima (Eigashima) Port. Its light, positioned at a focal plane of 13 meters above the water, serves as a vital aid to navigation for ships entering and departing the harbor. While the specific history of its construction or any dramatic events remain unmentioned, its ongoing operation underscores its importance to local maritime traffic. The lighthouse site is accessible to the public, allowing visitors to approach and appreciate its role in the port's daily rhythm, though the tower itself is not open for ascent, maintaining its operational integrity. This arrangement offers a balance between public engagement and the practical demands of a working navigational aid.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Eigishima Kō Deniz Feneri'ni canlı deniz haritasında bulun
Japan yakınlarında sefer planlayın, yakındaki gemileri gerçek zamanlı görün ve uygulamada 14.900'den fazla seyir yardımcısını keşfedin.