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Fuseda Lighthouse

Fl (4) Green 13s🇯🇵Shima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fuseda Lighthouse

Fuseda Lighthouse is a 17-meter concrete tower located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, about 1.6 km south of the Wagu fishing port. The cylindrical structure, painted green, features a lantern and gallery mounted on a slender square concrete pier. Its green light emits four flashes every 13 seconds, providing a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Hamajima, located 4.3 km away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for the fishing community of Wagu, offering guidance for vessels entering and exiting the port, with its distinctive green light helping to differentiate it from other navigational aids.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) Green 13s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
13s
Raw Code
Fl(4) G 13s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Shima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
located about 1.6 km south of the fishing port of Wagu
Latitude
34.2389°
Longitude
136.8056°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamajima(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6033.7
NGA No.
6408

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a slender square concrete pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fuseda Lighthouse at night?+
Fuseda displays the characteristic Fl (4) Green 13s — 4 green flashes every 13 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fuseda Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fuseda Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamajima at 4.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Gokasho (8.4 NM NW), Matoya (8.7 NM NNE), Toba (14.8 NM N), Yoshizu (15 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fuseda Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fuseda 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 Fuseda Lighthouse?+
Fuseda 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 Fuseda Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fuseda 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.