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Hizen Ohira Se Lighthouse

Q White 10s🇯🇵Sasebo, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hizen Ohira Se Lighthouse

The Hizen Ohira Se lighthouse is a 12-meter concrete tower situated on a reef about 1.6 kilometers east of Taka Shima. Its cylindrical structure features an upper half painted black and a lower half in yellow. The light emits a quick white flash, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. This lighthouse is located near the port of Amiya, which is 2 kilometers away. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels about a submerged reef east of Taka Shima, providing clear guidance for safe navigation in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 10s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Sasebo
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
a reef approximately 1.6 km east of Taka Shima
Latitude
33.1737°
Longitude
129.6098°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amiya(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M5240.48
NGA No.
11956

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and lower half painted yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted black and lower half painted yellow

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hizen Ohira Se Lighthouse at night?+
Hizen Ohira Se displays the characteristic Q White 10s. 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 Ohira Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hizen Ohira Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ainoura/Sasebo at 2.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sasebo (5.3 NM ESE), Haiki (5.4 NM E), Saza (5.4 NM E), Segawa (5.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hizen Ohira Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hizen Ohira 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 Ohira Se Lighthouse?+
Hizen Ohira 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 Ohira Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hizen Ohira 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.