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Hira Se Lighthouse

Iso W 10s🇯🇵Northern Kyūshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hira Se Lighthouse

The Hira Se lighthouse, established in 1880, features a 46-meter round concrete tower painted black with a red band. It emits a red flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 12 meters. This isolated danger mark, also known as IALA B, guides mariners with a geographic range of 2 nautical miles. The structure's black tower is topped with a black topmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 10s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1880

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5195
NGA No.
11796

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
46m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Structure: ISOLATED DANGER (IALA B) Black tower, black topmark, red banded; 46

Location

City
Northern Kyūshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
33.5818°
Longitude
129.9102°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hira Se Lighthouse at night?+
Hira Se displays the characteristic Iso W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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 Hira Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hira Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yobuko at 2.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Tobo (6 NM S), Karatsu (6.6 NM SSE), Kafuri (12.5 NM E), Fukushima, Nagasaki (15 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hira Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hira Se 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 Hira Se Lighthouse?+
Hira Se 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 Hira Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hira Se 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.