Kataura Ko Lighthouse

With a focal height of 11 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Kataura Ko is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.

Kataura Ko displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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.

Kataura Ko Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nomaike at 2.5 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hirasaki (4.7 NM SSE), Taniyama (10.8 NM SE), Makurazaki (11 NM SSE), Nishishioya (13.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Kataura Ko 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.

Kataura Ko 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.

You can track vessels near Kataura Ko 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.