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Bansho Hana Lighthouse

🇯🇵Shirahama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bansho Hana Lighthouse

Also known as: Bansyo

The Bansho Hana Lighthouse was built in 1955 on a cape of the same name in Wakayama Prefecture. This cylindrical concrete tower stands 8.5 meters tall and has a focal height of 37 meters. It rises from a small, single-story equipment room and features a gallery. The lighthouse emits a light with a geographic range of 16.6 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides navigational guidance for local and regional shipping, marking a specific headland and contributing to maritime traffic safety in an active shipping region.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1955

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with gallery, rising from a small 1-story equipment room

Location

City
Shirahama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on Bansho Hana, a cape along the coast of Japan.
Latitude
33.6928°
Longitude
135.3340°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanabe(2.6 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-042
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Bansho Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bansho Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tanabe at 2.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Mori (3.2 NM ENE), Inami (9.2 NM NW), SHIMOJI (11.8 NM SE), Hidaka (14.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bansho Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bansho 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 Bansho Hana Lighthouse?+
Bansho 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 Bansho Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bansho 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.