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Goza Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Shima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Goza Saki Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 14 meters tall on the heights at the end of the Goza peninsula in Shima, Mie Prefecture. First lit in 1971, its lantern emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The structure includes a round tower with a lantern and gallery attached to a single-story equipment room. While the site is open to visitors, offering views of the surrounding sea, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Hamajima, is 1.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides maritime traffic around the Goza peninsula, providing a reliable reference point for ships in the coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
98m
Geographic Range
24.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Shima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the heights at the end of the Goza peninsula.
Latitude
34.2704°
Longitude
136.7525°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamajima(1.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M6032.7
ARLHS No.
JPN-074
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Goza Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Goza Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Goza Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Goza Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamajima at 1.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Gokasho (5.3 NM NNW), Matoya (9.1 NM NE), Yoshizu (12.2 NM W), Toba (13.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Goza Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Goza Saki 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 Goza Saki Lighthouse?+
Goza Saki 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 Goza Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Goza Saki 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.