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Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White 8s🇯🇵Tsushima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 9.5 meters tall, was first lit in 1964. It is attached to a single-story concrete equipment room and is painted white. The lighthouse is situated on the northeastern tip of a peninsula, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, at the far northeast corner of Tsushima. Its focal height reaches 23 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The light emits an occulting white flash every 8 seconds.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of a reef located approximately 300 meters to its east, a significant hazard in this challenging coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc W 8s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1964

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Tsushima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the northeastern tip of a peninsula, connected to the mainland by a very narrow isthmus, at the extreme northeast corner of Tsushima.
Latitude
34.4509°
Longitude
129.3747°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mine(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M5065
ARLHS No.
JPN-588
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mine at 0.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sonoura (1.2 NM SSW), Shiohama (3.8 NM S), Nii (5 NM SW), Shishimi (5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kamino Shima East 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 Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kamino Shima East 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 Kamino Shima East Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kamino Shima East 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.