Nejime Kō Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nejime Kō Lighthouse
Also known as: Nezime
This active navigational aid, known as Nejime Kō or Nezime Kō, is located at Nejime Port in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. With a focal height of 11 meters, it emits a green light that flashes every six seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The structure helps guide local fishing boats and commercial traffic into and out of the harbor. Although the tower is not open to the public, the grounds surrounding the lighthouse are accessible. It stands at Nejime Port, just 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port facilities.
Why it matters: The Nejime Kō light is significant for local maritime traffic, aiding vessels in identifying the safe channel into Nejime Port.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 6s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Location
- City
- Minamiosumi
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kagoshima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Nejime (Nezime) Kō, Japan
- Latitude
- 31.2187°
- Longitude
- 130.7572°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nejime(0.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-407
Tower & Structure
Structure: Nejime Kō Lighthouse, also known as Nezime Kō, is an active navigational aid situated at Nejime Port in Japan, a bustling hub for local maritime activity. This light helps guide local fishing boats and other commercial traffic safely into and out of the harbor, navigating the coastal waters of the region. While its specific construction date and detailed history are not widely documented, it has undoubtedly served the local community for many years, ensuring safe passage for those who rely on the sea for their livelihoods. The lighthouse continues its vital function today, emitting a distinct green flash every six seconds to clearly mark the port entrance, a reassuring signal for returning mariners. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds around the lighthouse, offering a quiet moment to observe its operational role within the vibrant port environment, though access to the tower itself remains closed to the public. It remains a steadfast, familiar presence for the Nejime community, a constant against the backdrop of daily life by the sea.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Nejime Kō على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Japan، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.