Hiburishima Lighthouse

With a focal height of 125 meters and a nominal range of 19 nautical miles (approximately 35.2 km), Hiburishima is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.

Hiburishima displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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.

Hiburishima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iwamatsu at 12.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Hyakunoura (13.4 NM ENE), Uwajima (14.5 NM ENE), Yoshida, Ehime (14.9 NM ENE), Misaki, Ehime (15.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Hiburishima 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.

Hiburishima 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.

You can track vessels near Hiburishima 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.