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Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Kainan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

A red light is displayed every 3 seconds from a simple 5-meter post on the south breakwater at the entrance to Kainan harbor. This current light replaced an original 9.5-meter round hourglass-shaped concrete tower built in 1969. The older structure, which also exhibited a red light, was demolished in 2017 after the Kainan breakwaters were rebuilt between 2015 and 2017. The geographic range of the light is 10 nautical miles. While the breakwater site is accessible, the tower itself is no longer present.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels entering Kainan harbor, ensuring safe navigation into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1969

Significant events: Original lighthouse replaced and demolished in 2017, Kainan breakwaters rebuilt 2015-17

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower

Location

City
Kainan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
on the short south breakwater at the entrance to Kainan harbor
Latitude
34.1446°
Longitude
135.1845°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kainan(0.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1951
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kainan City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimotsu at 3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Kainan (4.2 NM NW), Wakayama (4.2 NM NW), Yuasahiro (6.8 NM S), Fuke (10.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kainan City Lighthouses 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 Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kainan City Lighthouses 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 Kainan City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kainan City Lighthouses 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.