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Funori Se Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇯🇵Iki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Funori Se Lighthouse

Also known as: Hunori

A 12-meter-tall, red, cylindrical concrete tower with a widened upper section marks the location in Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture. The structure's light source sits 13 meters above sea level. It emits a red flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. Public access is permitted to the grounds, but the tower itself remains closed. The closest port, Yobuko, is 17.5 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This light serves as a navigation aid for vessels, warning them of the submerged rocks it is named for in this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Iki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Japan
Latitude
33.7476°
Longitude
129.6402°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yobuko(17.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5259.32
NGA No.
12630

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with an expanded top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Funori Se Lighthouse at night?+
Funori Se displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Funori Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Funori Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ashibe at 6.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Katsumoto (7.1 NM NNE), Yobuko (17.7 NM SE), Tobo (21.6 NM SE), Karatsu (22.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Funori Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Funori Se 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 Funori Se Lighthouse?+
Funori Se 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 Funori Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Funori Se 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.