Shirono Hana Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shirono Hana Lighthouse
Also known as: Sirono
Constructed in 1953, Shirono Hana Lighthouse features a 7.5-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower that originates from a corner of a square, single-story concrete equipment structure. The light's focal plane is positioned 57 meters above sea level, giving it a visibility range of 19.7 nautical miles. Located in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, the lighthouse grounds are accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed. Kochi port is the closest, situated 7.7 kilometers distant.
Why it matters: This lighthouse has been operational since 1953, serving as a navigation aid for ships in the regional Japanese waters. Its concrete construction exemplifies mid-century maritime aids.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 57m
- Geographic Range
- 19.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1953
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower, rising from one corner of a square 1-story concrete equipment building
Location
- City
- Tosa
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kochi Prefecture
- Latitude
- 33.4304°
- Longitude
- 133.4618°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Kochi(7.7 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-583
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