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Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇯🇵Hirado, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse

Established in 1988, the Hirado Hayahuku Se Light is a white, cylindrical concrete structure, 11 meters in height. The light source is positioned 23 meters above the water. Its white flash repeats every 4 seconds, covering a distance of 13.8 nautical miles. This lighthouse is located on the southern boundary of the Haifukucho harbor opening, on the western coast of Hirado Shima. Visitors can access the grounds, but the tower is not open for entry.

Why it matters: This navigational aid marks the entrance to Haifukucho harbor, providing a warning to ships concerning a large reef approximately 800 meters from the shore.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1988

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: square cylindrical concrete tower

Location

City
Hirado
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
south side of the entrance to Haifukucho harbor on the west coast of Hirado Shima. It illuminates a reef about 800 m offshore.
Latitude
33.2277°
Longitude
129.3832°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Miyanoura, Nagasaki(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M5239.65
NGA No.
11994.5
ARLHS No.
JPN-2234
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse at night?+
Hirado Hayahuku Se displays the characteristic Fl 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 Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tsuyoshi at 3.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Kawachi, Nagasaki (9.1 NM NE), Ikitsuki (9.7 NM NNE), Shikamachi (10.5 NM ENE), Hirado (12.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hirado Hayahuku 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 Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse?+
Hirado Hayahuku 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 Hirado Hayahuku Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hirado Hayahuku 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.