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Kamishima Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 30s🇯🇵Honshu-South Coast, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kamishima Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a white, round concrete tower with a square base, reaching a height of 36 meters. Its light characteristic is three white flashes occurring every 30 seconds. The focal height is positioned at 114 meters above sea level. The structure is constructed from concrete.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 23 nautical miles, assisting navigation in this coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 30s
Focal Height
114m
Light Range
23NM (42.6 km)
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
Honshu-South Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.5488°
Longitude
136.9859°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
36m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower, square base; 36

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6051
NGA No.
5824
Wikidata
Q11589606 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Kamishima Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 114 meters and a nominal range of 23 nautical miles (approximately 42.6 km), Kamishima is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Kamishima Lighthouse at night?+
Kamishima displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 30s — 3 white flashes every 30 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Kamishima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kamishima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Suga at 5.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Toba (7.9 NM WSW), Fukue, Aichi (8.4 NM NE), Morozaki (9.2 NM N), Toyohama, Aichi (9.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kamishima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kamishima 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 Kamishima Lighthouse?+
Kamishima 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 Kamishima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kamishima 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.