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Kamome Shima Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 13s🇯🇵Western Hokkaidō, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kamome Shima Lighthouse

This white, octagonal lighthouse stands 50 meters tall with a focal height of 36 meters. It emits three white flashes every 13 seconds, providing a geographic range of 17 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational year-round. Its structure is a white octagonal tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 13s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
13s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 13s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
17NM

Location

City
Western Hokkaidō
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
41.8682°
Longitude
140.1142°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
50m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white

Structure: White octagonal tower; 50. Year round

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7028
NGA No.
1032
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kamome Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Kamome Shima displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 13s — 3 white flashes every 13 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 Kamome Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kamome Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Esashi/Hiyama at 0.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Motomachi (6.3 NM N), Shizuura (23 NM S), Fukushima, Hokkaido (24.3 NM SSE), Fukushima (hokkaido) (24.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kamome Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kamome Shima 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 Kamome Shima Lighthouse?+
Kamome Shima 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 Kamome Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kamome Shima 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.