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Daiba Hana Lighthouse

🇯🇵Shimonoseki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Daiba Hana Lighthouse

Also known as: Daiga

The Daiba (Daiga) Hana Lighthouse is a 11-meter tall, cylindrical brick tower that was built in 1900. It is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. Located on the Daiba (Daiga) Hana cape in Yamaguchi Prefecture, it stands near the city of Shimonoseki. This structure guided mariners along the Japanese coast, with the nearest port, Hikoshima, being 1.3 kilometers away. Although no longer operational, the lighthouse remains a visible landmark.

Why it matters: Historically, the Daiba (Daiga) Hana Lighthouse marked a significant cape, providing navigational aid for vessels traversing the Japanese coast after its construction in 1900. Its presence reflected Japan's early 20th-century focus on maritime safety.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: round brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Shimonoseki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at Daiba (Daiga) Hana, a cape in Japan, guiding mariners along the Japanese coast.
Latitude
33.9493°
Longitude
130.8736°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1900

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hikoshima(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M5335.6
NGA No.
9920
ARLHS No.
JPN-1607
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Daiba Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daiba Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mutsure at 1.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Ikina (2.2 NM WSW), Ina (2.2 NM WSW), Shimonoseki (3.1 NM ESE), Kanmon (3.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daiba Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daiba 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 Daiba Hana Lighthouse?+
Daiba 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 Daiba Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daiba 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.