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Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Ibusuki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse

A 10m cylindrical concrete tower, first lit in 1963, is painted white, as is its attached 1-story equipment shelter. The structure is located on Bandokoro Hana, 0.3 km from Yamagawa, marking the entrance to the harbor. The light displays a green flash every 3 seconds and can be seen for 11 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the harbor entrance at Yamagawa, directing vessels around the breakwater's unusual bend.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yamagawa(0.3 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 10m cylindrical concrete post with a lantern, centered on a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter, painted white.

Location

City
Ibusuki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Bandokoro Hana is a promontory sheltering Yamagawa's traditional harbor. A new harbor has been constructed on the tip of the promontory, sheltered by a breakwater with a right-angle bend. Located at the north end of the breakwater.
Latitude
31.2100°
Longitude
130.6362°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Bandokoro Hana displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yamagawa at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Ibusuki (2.1 NM NNE), Uomi (3.8 NM NNE), Miyagahama (4.3 NM NNW), Nejime (6.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bandokoro Hana 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 Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse?+
Bandokoro Hana 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 Bandokoro Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bandokoro Hana 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.