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Kashima City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Kashima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kashima City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse was built in 1971 and first lit the same year. It stands 32 meters tall with the light situated 63 meters above sea level. The tower is white and features a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story equipment shelter. Located in the Oritsu neighborhood on high ground, it is about 1 kilometer from the coast and approximately 5 kilometers north of Kashima harbor. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 20.5 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The lighthouse underwent restoration in 2020.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels approaching Kashima harbor and marks the coastline north of the port, helping to prevent groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
63m
Geographic Range
20.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: restoration in 2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story equipment shelter

Location

City
Kashima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ibaraki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on high ground in the Oritsu neighborhood, about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the coast and about 5 km (3 mi) north of Kashima harbor.
Latitude
35.9933°
Longitude
140.6485°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kashima, Ibaraki(4.7 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-236
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kashima City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kashima City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Kashima City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kashima City Lighthouses 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 City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kashima City 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 Kashima City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kashima City 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 Kashima City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kashima City 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.