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Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse

🇯🇵Goto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse

Also known as: Miiraku

The Fukue (Miiraku) Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower standing 18 meters tall, with a focal height of 22 meters. Constructed in 1977, it is located on the Nagasaki Hana cape near Goto in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture. Its structure is a square cylindrical white concrete tower. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles, aiding navigation in the Fukue Island area. While the grounds are open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Shukunoura, is 21.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides guidance for vessels navigating the coastal waters around Fukue Island and the Nagasaki Hana cape, helping them avoid shoreline hazards.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1977

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical white concrete tower

Location

City
Goto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Nagasaki Hana, Fukue (Miiraku), Japan
Latitude
32.7615°
Longitude
128.6416°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shukunoura(21.9 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2233
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tamanoura at 7.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Tomie (10.5 NM SE), Goto (10.8 NM ESE), Origami (12.1 NM ENE), Arao (21.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fukue Nagasaki 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 Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse?+
Fukue Nagasaki 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 Fukue Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fukue Nagasaki 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.