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Chiburi Lighthouse

Fl WR 10s🇯🇵Shimane, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chiburi Lighthouse

Constructed of fiberglass, the Chiburi Lighthouse stands 16 meters high with its light positioned 158 meters above sea level. The tower has a quadrilateral latticed design, painted in white and green sections, and displays a rectangular daymark. It emits a combined white and red light, showing a white or red flash every 20 seconds. The geographic range of this light is 4 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R. period 20s
Focal Height
158m
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Shimane
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.0000°
Longitude
133.0670°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and green
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Quadrilateral latticed tower, white and green rectangular daymark; 16

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7323
NGA No.
2092
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chiburi Lighthouse at night?+
Chiburi displays the characteristic Fl WR 10s — 1 wr flash every 10 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chiburi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chiburi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kurii at 2.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Minami (4.5 NM NNE), Hashi (5.1 NM NNW), Chichii (5.2 NM NNE), Ama, Hyogo (6.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chiburi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chiburi 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 Chiburi Lighthouse?+
Chiburi 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 Chiburi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chiburi 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.