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Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Tsushima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower built in 1965. Standing 10 meters tall with a focal height of 12 meters, it emits a single white flash every 3 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The structure is attached to a small, single-story equipment room. Access to the site is exclusively by boat due to its location at the tip of a promontory marking the entrance to a fjord. While the grounds are open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for vessels seeking safe entry into the fjord north of Asō Bay, navigating the sharp promontory that defines its entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Tsushima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the tip of a sharp promontory on the north side of the entrance to a fjord about 16 km (10 mi) north of Asō Bay.
Latitude
34.4490°
Longitude
129.3008°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mine(3.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2226
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mine at 3.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Sonoura (3.5 NM ESE), Nii (3.7 NM S), Shishimi (4.1 NM N), Shiohama (5.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kamino Shima West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kamino Shima West 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 West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kamino Shima West 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 West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kamino Shima West 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.