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Ganryu Shima Lighthouse

🇯🇵Shimonoseki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ganryu Shima Lighthouse

Ganryu Shima lighthouse stood as a cylindrical, round tower with a lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands. It was situated on the tip of a headland, a short distance south of the Hikishima lighthouses, near Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The structure measured 17 meters in height. This light assisted vessels navigating the local waters and approaching the area. It was replaced and subsequently demolished in January 2003.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marked a headland south of the Hikishima lighthouses, likely aiding local shipping.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Shimonoseki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
tip of a headland a short distance south of the Hikishima lighthouses
Latitude
33.9336°
Longitude
130.9317°

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Construction & History

Significant events: Demolished in 2003, became redundant with activation of Hikoshima range lights

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hikoshima(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
F5350.
NGA No.
F5350
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Ganryu Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ganryu Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimonoseki at 0.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Tanoura/Kitakyushu (2 NM ENE), Kanmon (2.2 NM SSW), Mutsure (3.8 NM WNW), Oku (3.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ganryu Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ganryu 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 Ganryu Shima Lighthouse?+
Ganryu 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 Ganryu Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ganryu 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.