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Kame Ishi Lighthouse

Fl Green 8s🇯🇵Hatsukaichi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kame Ishi Lighthouse

Also known as: Kame Ishi (Kame Iso)

This lighthouse features a square cylindrical concrete tower, painted green, standing 8 meters tall on a round concrete pier. Its focal height reaches 10 meters above sea level. Located off the west coast of Eno Shima, near Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture, it emits a green flash every 8 seconds. The structure is mounted on a round concrete pier. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed to the public. The nearest port is Fukae, Hiroshima, situated 0.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local navigation, particularly for fishing boats and recreational vessels operating off the west coast of Eno Shima, helping mariners identify safe passages.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl G 8s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Hatsukaichi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Sea Region
off the west coast of Eno Shima
Latitude
34.2941°
Longitude
132.2952°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fukae, Hiroshima(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M5677
NGA No.
9040
ARLHS No.
JPN-794

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower, mounted on a round concrete pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kame Ishi Lighthouse at night?+
Kame Ishi displays the characteristic Fl Green 8s. 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 Kame Ishi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kame Ishi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Itsukushima at 1.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Otake (4.3 NM SSW), Mitaka, Hiroshima (5.9 NM ESE), Hiroshima (6.9 NM ENE), Iwakuni (8.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kame Ishi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kame Ishi 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 Kame Ishi Lighthouse?+
Kame Ishi 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 Kame Ishi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kame Ishi 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.