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Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇯🇵Kaiyo, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse

Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse is a round concrete tower built in 1974 and first lit the same year. It stands 13 meters tall, with its focal plane at 97 meters above sea level. The structure features a lantern and gallery atop a cylindrical concrete tower, which is centered on a one-story equipment building. The tower is painted white with a single red horizontal band. It emits a white flash every 8 seconds, visible for nearly 25 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located at the southeastern tip of Takega Shima, an island approximately 1 kilometer long that is separated from Shikoku by a narrow channel.

Why it matters: This light marks the southeastern extremity of Takega Shima, guiding vessels through the channel between the island and Shikoku.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
97m
Geographic Range
24.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1974

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, centered on a round 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Kaiyo
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Tokushima Prefecture
Sea Region
Takega Shima is an island about 1 km long, separated from the mainland of Shikoku by a narrow channel. The lighthouse is located at the southeastern tip of the island.
Latitude
33.5412°
Longitude
134.3207°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kannoura(1.0 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-035
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Awa Takega Shima displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kannoura at 1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Asakawa (5.9 NM NNE), Hiwasa (16 NM NE), Nahari (16.8 NM WSW), Murotsu, Kochi (17.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Awa Takega Shima 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 Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse?+
Awa Takega Shima 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 Awa Takega Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Awa Takega Shima 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.