Ōsumi Hira Se Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ōsumi Hira Se Lighthouse
Built in 1974, the Ōsumi Hira Se lighthouse stands on a small island 25 kilometers northeast of Kuchino Shima, the northernmost of the Tokara Islands. This cylindrical concrete tower, 10 meters tall, emits a white light with a single flash every three seconds from a focal height of 33 meters. Its geographic range extends to 15.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse was established to aid navigation through the challenging waters of this volcanic archipelago, known for its many small islands and strong currents. The nearest port, Nakama, Kagoshima, is 23.3 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for maritime safety in the remote Tokara Islands, guiding vessels around the islet. Its light assists navigators in avoiding groundings in an area with numerous small islands and strong currents.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 3s
- Focal Height
- 33m
- Geographic Range
- 15.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1974
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nakama, Kagoshima(23.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4785
- NGA No.
- 13088
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2583
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with gallery
Location
- City
- Toshima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kagoshima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- atop a tiny island about 25 km northeast of Kuchino Shima, the northernmost of the main Tokara islands
- Latitude
- 30.0421°
- Longitude
- 130.0531°
Nearby Vessels
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