Irisaki Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure in Kubura, Yonaguni Island, Japan.
The cylindrical white lighthouse stands on a rocky outcrop at Cape Irizaki, marking the westernmost point of Yonaguni Island in Japan.
The Japanese maritime authorities constructed this lighthouse in 1957 to enhance navigation safety around the Ryukyu Archipelago in Okinawa Prefecture.
The lighthouse represents maritime heritage of Yonaguni Island, functioning as a crucial guide for local fishing vessels and international ships.
The lighthouse operates with a focal height of 59 meters, producing distinct light signals that ensure visibility up to 38 kilometers across ocean waters.
The structure holds the Admiralty number M4728 and maintains its position as a reference point for vessels navigating between Taiwan and Japan.
Location: Yonaguni
Inception: 1957
Website: https://kaiho.mlit.go.jp/11kanku/03kakuka/8kotsu_kikaku/mitisiru/bestshot/irisaki.htm
GPS coordinates: 24.44997,122.93435
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:32
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