Kakiura Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kakiura Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Kakinoura
Established in 1983, Kakiura Kō is situated at the entrance to Kakiura Port in Etajima, Japan. This navigational aid emits a green flash every four seconds from a focal height of 13 meters. Its light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles, guiding vessels safely into the harbor. The area surrounding the lighthouse is open to visitors, offering views of the active port, though the tower itself is closed to the public. Since its construction, it has been a reliable marker for maritime traffic.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe entry and departure from Kakiura Port, especially for local fishing and commercial boats. Its consistent signaling aids in preventing groundings and collisions within the harbor approaches.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 4s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1983
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
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.
Location
- City
- Etajima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hiroshima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Kakiura Port, Japan
- Latitude
- 34.1794°
- Longitude
- 132.4749°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Etajima(1.0 km)
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