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Ha Shima Lighthouse

Fl (6) White 15s🇯🇵Minamichita, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ha Shima Lighthouse

Also known as: Ha Shima (Kashima, Morozaki)

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 10 meters tall, with its upper half painted yellow and the lower half black. It is situated on a small skerry off Morozaki, at the southern tip of the Chita Peninsula. The light emits white flashes in a pattern of six quick flashes followed by one long flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouse's focal plane is 11 meters above sea level. While the tower is closed to the public, the site itself is accessible by boat. The nearest port, Morozaki, is just 0.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves to mark the skerry it occupies off Morozaki, a significant point at the tip of the Chita Peninsula. Its distinctive light pattern offers an unmistakable identifier for ships navigating the coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (6) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
6 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Minamichita
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
skerry off Morozaki, the tip of the Chita Peninsula
Latitude
34.6928°
Longitude
136.9730°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Morozaki(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M6159
NGA No.
6036

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
upper half yellow, lower half black
Material
concrete

Structure: cylindrical concrete tower; upper half painted yellow, lower half black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ha Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Ha Shima displays the characteristic Fl (6) White 15s — 6 white flashes every 15 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ha Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ha Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Morozaki at 0.5 NM to the N. Other ports served include Toyohama, Aichi (1.9 NM WNW), Kowa (4.9 NM NNW), Utsumi, Aichi (5.9 NM WNW), Fukue, Aichi (7.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ha Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ha 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 Ha Shima Lighthouse?+
Ha 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 Ha Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ha 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.