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Aburitori Se Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 8s🇯🇵Matsuyama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aburitori Se Lighthouse

This green, cylindrical concrete tower stands 9 meters tall, with its light positioned 12 meters above the water. It emits two green flashes every 8 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is built on a round concrete pier and features a distinctive round hourglass-shaped concrete tower. Located off the southeast coast of Tsuwaji Shima, it marks a reef near the Katsuna Islands. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of a hazardous reef off Tsuwaji Shima within the Katsuna Islands. Its unique hourglass shape makes it an architecturally notable structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl(2) G 8s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Matsuyama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ehime Prefecture
Sea Region
a reef off the southeast coast of Tsuwaji Shima, the northwesternmost of the Katsuna Islands
Latitude
33.9741°
Longitude
132.5134°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ihota(4.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M5646.5
NGA No.
9184
USCG No.
JCG-4928

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower mounted on a round concrete pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aburitori Se Lighthouse at night?+
Aburitori Se displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 8s — 2 green flashes every 8 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aburitori Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aburitori Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ihota at 4.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Tainouchi (8.7 NM N), Osako (8.8 NM NNE), Ryohshida (10 NM N), Okunouchi (10.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aburitori Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aburitori Se Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Aburitori Se Lighthouse?+
Aburitori Se Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Aburitori Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aburitori Se Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.