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Hizen Kuro Se Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇯🇵Nagasaki Area, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hizen Kuro Se Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1968, stands 20 meters tall on a rock approximately 700 meters off the southern tip of Iō Shima. The round, tapered structure features a large round equipment section. Its white tower houses a light that emits a red flash every 3 seconds. With a focal height of 15 meters, its geographic range is limited to 2 nautical miles. Access to the site is boat-only.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1968

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5193.6
NGA No.
11788
ARLHS No.
JPN-2180

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Metal tower; 20

Location

City
Nagasaki Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
32.6846°
Longitude
129.7802°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hizen Kuro Se Lighthouse at night?+
Hizen Kuro Se displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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 Hizen Kuro Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hizen Kuro Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nagasaki at 3.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Aikawa, Nagasaki (4 NM ENE), Furue, Nagasaki (4 NM ENE), Furusato, Nagasaki (4 NM ENE), Fukue, Nagasaki (4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hizen Kuro Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hizen Kuro 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 Kuro Se Lighthouse?+
Hizen Kuro 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 Kuro Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hizen Kuro 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.