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Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Nagasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse

Also known as: Hisen

The Hizen (Hisen) Hira Se lighthouse, built in 1991, is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 17 meters tall. It is painted black with a single red horizontal band, featuring a round barbell shape. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, with a focal height of 19 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is located near Nagasaki, Japan, approximately 5.4 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for marking the Hira Se reef, a navigational hazard in the waters off Nagasaki Prefecture. Its distinctive structure and light characteristic aid vessels in maintaining safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1991

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped concrete tower, painted black with one red horizontal band

Location

City
Nagasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Latitude
32.7843°
Longitude
129.7533°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nagasaki(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5200
NGA No.
11826
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse at night?+
Hizen Hira Se displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Hira Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nagasaki at 5.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Aikawa, Nagasaki (6.4 NM SE), Furue, Nagasaki (6.4 NM SE), Furusato, Nagasaki (6.4 NM SE), Fukue, Nagasaki (6.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hizen 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 Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse?+
Hizen 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 Hizen Hira Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hizen 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.