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Itokushi Hana Lighthouse

Occ W 12s🇯🇵Gotō Islands, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Itokushi Hana Lighthouse

This square concrete lighthouse was built and first lit in 1958. Its focal height is 107 meters, and it emits a white light with one flash every 2 seconds. The tower is 9.5 meters tall and painted entirely white, featuring a square, box-like lantern room. It is situated on the northern tip of Fukue Shima, part of the Gotō Islands. The geographic range of its light is 7 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 12s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 2s
Focal Height
107m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1958

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5029
NGA No.
12948
ARLHS No.
JPN-186

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Material
concrete

Location

City
Gotō Islands
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
32.7965°
Longitude
128.8091°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Itokushi Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Itokushi Hana displays the characteristic Occ W 12s — 1 white flash every 12 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 Itokushi Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Itokushi Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Origami at 3.6 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Goto (6.9 NM S), Tomie (10.7 NM SSW), Arao (13.1 NM E), Narao (13.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Itokushi Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Itokushi Hana 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 Itokushi Hana Lighthouse?+
Itokushi Hana 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 Itokushi Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Itokushi Hana 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.