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Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Goto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse

Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse stands as a white, cylindrical concrete tower, 15 meters tall, situated on the northwestern tip of Fukue Shima in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture. Activated in 1956, its structure includes a single-story concrete equipment room. The light, positioned 24 meters above sea level, emits a white flash every 3 seconds, visible for 14.1 nautical miles. This lighthouse was built to provide a reliable navigational marker for vessels navigating the surrounding waters. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding maritime traffic safely around the northwestern tip of Fukue Shima, a critical navigational point in the Goto Islands.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1956

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Goto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
northwestern tip of Fukue Shima
Latitude
32.7843°
Longitude
128.6644°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shukunoura(20.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2198
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Kashiwa Saki 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 Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tamanoura at 9.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Goto (10.5 NM SE), Origami (10.6 NM ENE), Tomie (11 NM SSE), Arao (20.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kashiwa Saki 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 Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse?+
Kashiwa Saki 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 Kashiwa Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kashiwa Saki 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.