Mitsu Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Mitsu Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Mitu
Established in 1964, the Mitsu Kō Lighthouse serves vessels entering Mitsu Port in Japan. It has a focal height of 13 meters and a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. This contemporary navigation aid is important for the safe movement of ships entering and leaving the port. The lighthouse grounds are accessible to visitors, but the tower is not open.
Why it matters: This lighthouse provides necessary guidance for commercial and fishing vessels using Mitsu Port, helping to avoid incidents in the active shipping lanes.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1964
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: Mitsu (Mitu) Kō Lighthouse, established in 1964, guides vessels into the bustling Mitsu (Mitu) Port in Japan. This relatively modern aid to navigation plays a quiet but essential role in the daily rhythm of maritime activity, ensuring safe passage for countless ships entering and departing the harbor. While specific historical anecdotes or dramatic events are not widely documented for this particular light, its very existence speaks to the ongoing need for reliable guidance in port approaches, a constant against the backdrop of changing tides and busy shipping lanes. The lighthouse, with its focal plane at 13 meters, ensures that ships can safely navigate the waters, especially during twilight hours or inclement weather, preventing groundings and collisions in the often-congested port area. Today, the site welcomes visitors to explore its grounds, offering a glimpse into the operational life of a working lighthouse, though access to the tower itself remains restricted to maintain its active service. It continues its steady vigil, a constant presence for those who rely on the sea for their livelihood and travel, a quiet guardian of the port's maritime commerce.
Location
- City
- Muroto
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kochi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Mitsu (Mitu) Port, Japan
- Latitude
- 33.2930°
- Longitude
- 134.1860°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Murotomisaki(2.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2496
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