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Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Hayama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete cylindrical tower, built in 1944, stands 11 meters tall and is situated about 1.2 kilometers south of the Hayama yacht harbor. Its round, barbell-like structure is mounted on a concrete pier. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself remains closed to the public. The lighthouse guides vessels through a narrow passage near a dangerous reef.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of a dangerous reef and guides them through a narrow passage, preventing potential shipwrecks. Its distinctive barbell-shaped tower is a notable architectural feature.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1944

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped concrete tower with gallery, mounted on a concrete pier

Location

City
Hayama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kanagawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Hayama, a popular seaside suburb and resort, about 1200 m south of the Hayama yacht harbor, guiding vessels through a narrow passage in a dangerous reef.
Latitude
35.2710°
Longitude
139.5640°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shonan(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M6336
NGA No.
5398
ARLHS No.
JPN-095
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hayama Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zushi at 1.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Oppama (3.1 NM NE), Shonan (4.2 NM WNW), Hayama (5.1 NM E), Yokosuka (6.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hayama Town Lighthouses 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 Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Hayama Town Lighthouses 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 Hayama Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hayama Town Lighthouses 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.