Maruichibi Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Maruichibi Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Maruitibi
Located in Saiki, Oita Prefecture, the Maruichibi (Maruitibi) Kō lighthouse serves the port of the same name. With a focal height of 14 meters, its light has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. This operational lighthouse guides vessels navigating into the harbor. While the specific construction date is not documented, its function has consistently been to aid maritime traffic. Visitors can access the site, though the tower itself is not open to the public. It stands as an active aid to navigation in Japan.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the safe entry and departure of vessels, particularly local fishing fleets and commercial traffic, in the Maruichibi (Maruitibi) Port approaches.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Saiki
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Oita Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Maruichibi (Maruitibi) Port, Japan
- Latitude
- 32.7880°
- Longitude
- 131.8756°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Kamae(2.4 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2319
Tower & Structure
Structure: Maruichibi (Maruitibi) Kō lighthouse stands watch over its bustling port, a crucial point of entry along the Japanese coastline. While the specific year of its construction and the names of its original builders are not widely known, its purpose has always been clear: to guide mariners safely into the harbor. Imagine the salty air, the distant calls of gulls, and the rhythmic chug of fishing boats as they approach the port, relying on this light to navigate the final stretch of their journey. The lighthouse has silently witnessed countless departures and arrivals, a constant presence through fair weather and stormy seas. Today, it remains an active aid to navigation, its light continuing to pierce the night. Though the tower itself is closed to the public, the surrounding site welcomes visitors who wish to experience the maritime atmosphere and observe the working port. It offers a glimpse into the daily rhythm of coastal life, where tradition and modern shipping converge under the watchful eye of this enduring light.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Maruichibi 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.