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Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇯🇵Minamiise, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 10 meters tall at the end of the south breakwater, marking the entrance to Kazura Bay. Its focal height reaches 14 meters, casting a red light with a characteristic of one red flash every 6 seconds. The structure is a round, hourglass-shaped concrete tower. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding vessels safely into the sheltered harbor of Kazura Bay by marking the breakwater's end.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Minamiise
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Kazura Bay, a small harbor sheltered by Kazura Shima island, marking the end of the south breakwater at the bay's entrance.
Latitude
34.2942°
Longitude
136.6828°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gokasho(3.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1822

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse at night?+
Kazura Wan Entrance displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 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. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gokasho at 3.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Hamajima (3.6 NM E), Yoshizu (8.8 NM W), Matoya (11.4 NM ENE), Toba (13.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kazura Wan Entrance 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 Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse?+
Kazura Wan Entrance 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 Kazura Wan Entrance Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kazura Wan Entrance 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.