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Chiburi Shima Lighthouse

🇯🇵Chibu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chiburi Shima Lighthouse

Also known as: Tihuri

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse was built in 1953 on Chiburi (Tihuri) Shima. The 12-meter tower rises from a 1-story equipment building and features a lantern and gallery. Its light has a focal height of 158 meters, providing a geographic range of over 30 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on an island near the city of Chibu in Japan's Shimane Prefecture. While visitors can access the site, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse ensures safe passage around the island for both local fishing vessels and commercial traffic. Its high focal plane makes the light visible from a significant distance, aiding navigation in these waters.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
158m
Geographic Range
30.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from one end of a 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Chibu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Shimane Prefecture
Sea Region
Chiburi (Tihuri) Shima
Latitude
35.9982°
Longitude
133.0607°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kurii(2.0 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-643
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Chiburi Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chiburi Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kurii at 2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Minami (4.7 NM NNE), Hashi (5.1 NM NNW), Chichii (5.4 NM NNE), Ama, Hyogo (6.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chiburi Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chiburi 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 Chiburi Shima Lighthouse?+
Chiburi 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 Chiburi Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chiburi 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.