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Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Miyazaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse

The Hyūga Nojima Kō light is a 9-meter-tall square skeletal tower, painted white, standing adjacent to a 1-story equipment building. It emits a green flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 12 meters, with a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. This light is situated on the detached west breakwater of Nojima, a harbor protected by Kintyaku Shima. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is not accessible. Its nearest port is Uchiumi, located 1.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels into the sheltered Nojima harbor, marking the west breakwater and ensuring safe entry for local fishing boats and small craft navigating the Hyūga coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Miyazaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the detached west breakwater of Nojima, the harbor sheltered by Kintyaku Shima.
Latitude
31.7367°
Longitude
131.4687°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Uchiumi(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4881
NGA No.
10800

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower, adjacent to a square 1-story equipment building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Hyūga Nojima Kō displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Uchiumi at 1.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Aoshima (3.7 NM N), Aburatsu (10.2 NM SSW), Miyazaki, Miyazaki (10.5 NM N), Meitsu (12.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hyūga Nojima 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 Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse?+
Hyūga Nojima 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 Hyūga Nojima Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hyūga Nojima 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.