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Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 8s🇯🇵Amakusa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouse, constructed in 1963, is a cylindrical stone and concrete tower standing 11 meters tall. It is situated on a shoal at the eastern entrance to the passage between Shimo Shima and Kami Shima, within Hondo harbor. The lighthouse emits a green flashing light every 8 seconds from a focal height of 10 meters, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. Its structure features a round concrete tower with a double gallery, mounted on a round stone pier. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Access to this navigational aid is typically by boat.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation through Hondo harbor and the narrow channel between Shimo Shima and Kami Shima. Its light marks the eastern side of the entrance, helping vessels avoid the shoal.

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

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
stone, concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with double gallery mounted on a round stone pier

Location

City
Amakusa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kumamoto Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Hondo harbor, on a shoal on the east side of the entrance to the passage between Shimo Shima and Kami Shima.
Latitude
32.4563°
Longitude
130.2052°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hondo(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M5152
NGA No.
11488
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses 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 Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hondo at 0.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Mogine (1.1 NM N), Shimotsuura (4.5 NM ENE), Amatsuke (4.6 NM S), Oniike (5.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kami Shima North Coast 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 Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kami Shima North Coast 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 Kami Shima North Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kami Shima North Coast 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.