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Kashima Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇯🇵Honshu-East Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Kashima Lighthouse

The Kashima lighthouse stands on Honshu's East Coast. Its focal height reaches 63 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds. This station is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
63m
Light Range
19NM (35.2 km)
Geographic Range
19NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6493.2
NGA No.
4740

Location

City
Honshu-East Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.9933°
Longitude
140.6485°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Kashima Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 63 meters and a nominal range of 19 nautical miles (approximately 35.2 km), Kashima 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 Kashima Lighthouse at night?+
Kashima displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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 Kashima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kashima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kashima, Ibaraki at 5.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Choshi (17.8 NM SSE), Naarai (18.4 NM SSE), Takada (18.4 NM SSE), Oarai (19.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kashima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Kashima Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Kashima Lighthouse?+
Kashima 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 Kashima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kashima 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.