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Borose Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Amami, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Borose Saki Lighthouse

The Borose Saki lighthouse, built in 1966, is a square pyramidal concrete tower standing 11 meters tall. It is attached to a single-story concrete equipment room. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 110 meters, with a geographic range of 25.9 nautical miles. It is situated on a promontory approximately 8 km north of Naze, Amami Ōshima's main port. In 2020, a square skeletal radar tower was constructed adjacent to the lighthouse.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as the primary landfall light for Naze, the principal town on Amami Ōshima, guiding vessels approaching the island's most significant port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
110m
Geographic Range
25.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

Significant events: In 2020 a square skeletal radar tower was built next to the lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Naze(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4768
NGA No.
13144
ARLHS No.
JPN-049

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal concrete tower, attached to a small 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Amami
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
serves as the landfall light for Naze, the principal town of Amami Ōshima. Located on a promontory about 8 km north of Naze.
Latitude
28.4451°
Longitude
129.5234°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Borose Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Borose Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Borose Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Borose Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Naze at 3.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Tatsugo (4.8 NM E), Ashitoku (5.4 NM ESE), Chinase (5.5 NM SW), Toguchi (5.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Borose Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Borose Saki 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.
How can I track vessels near Borose Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Borose Saki 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.