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Ha Shima Lighthouse

Q W 15s🇯🇵Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ha Shima Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a white concrete post, measuring 10 meters in height, which is attached to a single-story square concrete building that houses the equipment. The entire structure is painted white. It emits a white light with three flashes every 9 seconds. The lighthouse stands 23 meters tall, with its light positioned 11 meters above sea level. This aid is visible for 1 nautical mile.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q W 15s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 9s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
1NM

Location

City
Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture)
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.6928°
Longitude
136.9729°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Red mast, white banded; 23. GREAT INAGUA ISLAND:

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5279
NGA No.
12356
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ha Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Ha Shima displays the characteristic Q W 15s — 1 white flash 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.
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.