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Hinase Kō Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Bizen, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hinase Kō Lighthouse

This red concrete lighthouse, built in 1961, stands 8.5 meters tall with its focal plane at 12 meters. It is a cylindrical post topped with a lantern, rising from a single-story concrete equipment room. Located at the end of a detached breakwater, it marks the entrance to Hinase harbor in Bizen. The light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels entering and exiting Hinase harbor, protecting the entrance from the end of its breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 8.5m red concrete post with a lantern, rising from a square 1-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Bizen
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Okayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of a detached breakwater protecting the entrance to Hinase harbor in Bizen.
Latitude
34.7250°
Longitude
134.2704°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hinase(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1883
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hinase Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Hinase Kō displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hinase Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hinase Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hinase at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Kugui (3.7 NM W), Katakami (3.8 NM W), Bizen (4.3 NM W), Akoh (6.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hinase Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hinase Kō 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 Hinase Kō Lighthouse?+
Hinase Kō 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 Hinase Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hinase Kō 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.