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Hikide Hana Lighthouse

Oc White 4s🇯🇵Uwajima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hikide Hana Lighthouse

Hikide Hana lighthouse is a 13-meter-tall white cylindrical concrete tower featuring a double gallery. Its focal plane is 15 meters above sea level. The light, a white occulting flash every 4 seconds (Oc W 4s), has a visibility range of 11.9 nautical miles. This operational lighthouse is situated 0.9 kilometers from Uwajima, Japan's nearest port. The grounds are open to the public, but the tower is not accessible.

Why it matters: This light marks the north side of the channel leading into Uwajima harbor, providing a reference point for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc W 4s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Uwajima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ehime Prefecture
Sea Region
promontory on the north side of the entrance to Uwajima harbor
Latitude
33.2451°
Longitude
132.5231°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Uwajima(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M5619.4
NGA No.
10412
ARLHS No.
JPN-2370

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower with double gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hikide Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Hikide Hana displays the characteristic Oc White 4s. 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 Hikide Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hikide Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hyakunoura at 1.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Yoshida, Ehime (1.7 NM NNE), Uwajima (1.8 NM SE), Aji (2.8 NM SE), Nagimi (2.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hikide Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hikide Hana 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 Hikide Hana Lighthouse?+
Hikide Hana 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 Hikide Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hikide Hana 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.