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Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse

🇯🇵Kumamoto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: Hyakkanishi

Built in 1952, the Hyakkan lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 13 meters above sea level. It is mounted on a square pyramidal concrete pier and features a double gallery. This structure aids navigation within Hyakkanishi Port, located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The light marks the entrance to Hyakkanishi Port and delineates safe channels, assisting local fishing fleets and commercial vessels.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1952

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with double gallery, mounted on a square pyramidal concrete pier

Location

City
Kumamoto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kumamoto Prefecture
Sea Region
Hyakkanishi Port, Japan
Latitude
32.8005°
Longitude
130.6037°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kumamoto(3.4 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hyakkan at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Kumamoto (2.2 NM S), Eishi (4.2 NM NW), Sumiyoshi (5.6 NM S), Koshi (10.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hyakkan Kō 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 Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse?+
Hyakkan Kō 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 Hyakkan Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hyakkan Kō 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.