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Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Nagasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse

Also known as: Hizen Ha Shima (Hashima, Gunkan Shima)

This metal lighthouse, built in 1975, stands 10 meters tall on Hizen Ha Shima, near the southwestern tip of Hashima island. The structure is a round cylindrical tower attached to a small equipment shelter. Its white light emits a single flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 50 meters, offering a geographic range of 18.7 nautical miles. Hashima island is located approximately 6.5 kilometers off the mainland and 25 kilometers southwest of Nagasaki. The lighthouse is positioned near the nearest port, Wakimisaki, which is 3.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigation southwest of Nagasaki, marking the southwestern extremity of Hashima island. Its light aids vessels navigating the waters adjacent to this historically significant, though restricted, location.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1975

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wakimisaki(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M5193.42
NGA No.
11784
ARLHS No.
JPN-2179

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: round cylindrical tower attached to a small equipment shelter

Location

City
Nagasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Hashima is a small island about 6.5 km off the mainland and 25 km southwest of Nagasaki. The lighthouse is near the southwestern tip of the island.
Latitude
32.6266°
Longitude
129.7376°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Hizen Ha Shima displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wakimisaki at 3.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Kabashima (4.2 NM SE), Aikawa, Nagasaki (7.8 NM NE), Furue, Nagasaki (7.8 NM NE), Furusato, Nagasaki (7.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hizen Ha Shima 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 Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse?+
Hizen Ha Shima 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 Hizen Ha Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hizen Ha Shima 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.