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Kadogawa Lighthouse

Fl Red 6s🇯🇵Kadogawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kadogawa Lighthouse

Also known as: Kadogawa (Kadokawa) East Breakwater (Ozue Wan Approach)

This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 11 meters tall in Kadogawa, Miyazaki Prefecture. Its light is positioned 16 meters above sea level. The structure features a round concrete tower that flares at the top, attached to a small equipment shelter. The lighthouse emits a red flash every 6 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for local navigation, providing a critical red flash every six seconds that helps mariners orient themselves in coastal waters. Its active status ensures the safety of fishing fleets and other vessels operating in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Kadogawa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Latitude
32.4710°
Longitude
131.6753°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kadokawa(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4899.7
NGA No.
10720

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, flared at the top, attached to a small equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kadogawa Lighthouse at night?+
Kadogawa displays the characteristic Fl Red 6s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kadogawa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kadogawa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hososhima at 2.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Hirai (2.3 NM S), Hiraiwa (2.3 NM S), Totoro (2.3 NM S), Nobeokashinko (2.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kadogawa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kadogawa 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 Kadogawa Lighthouse?+
Kadogawa 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 Kadogawa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kadogawa 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.